Japan’s leader says the country needs a stronger military. This has prompted deep reflection and fierce debate about the country’s post-war legacy.
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An issue that Japan’s governments have long neglected is now of serious concern to its population, a new survey shows.
Japan’s ruling LDP has secured an outright majority in the lower house of parliament, enabling the party to implement its agenda.
The public feel ok about some uses of AI in parliament, but they’re very opposed to it making decisions.
The rise of Japan’s first female leader is being hailed as a transformative moment for Japan. But in truth it may be more adaptation than reinvention.
Ishiba inherited a deeply troubled party. Whoever succeeds him will need to restore public trust, or the party may fall victim to its own dominance.
Despite refusing to stand down, Shigeru Ishiba’s heavy defeat in Japanese elections has left his position very vulnerable.
Japan set for rare political shakeup after ruling Liberal Democratic party suffers ‘severe judgment’ in general election.
Japan’s scandal-tainted ruling party is losing credibility with the public. The new PM is hoping a quick election will catch the opposition off guard and solidify his party’s mandate.
The five-time leadership nominee, distrusted by many of the governing party’s top members, has taken out the leadership poll.
The scandal-plagued prime minister could not overcome his dire approval ratings.
Japan’s baby boomers rode the wave of the country’s postwar success. Now, as their society ages, they must now face their generational responsibility.
Japan has a rich queer history and is seeing societal changes in favor of greater LGBTQ recognition. That said, national politicians have yet to catch up.
Abe was Japan’s longest-serving post-war PM. His legacy, while considerable, is mixed.
More gunboats and weapons in the Asia-Pacific region will not enhance regional or global security.
Since 1945, Japan’s constitution has barred the country from possessing an army, navy or air force. All that could soon change.
Japan has a very poor record on promoting gender equality – and it’s political system is no exception.
The Japanese prime minister has announced he will not seek re-election as party leader ahead of a general election later this year.
But it’s the taking part that counts.
The new Japanese prime minister, Yoshihide Suga’s rejection of six scientists nominated for an advisory panel has raised concerns over academic freedom.
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Sasakawa Associate Professor of International Relations and Japanese Foreign Policy, University of East Anglia
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Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University
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Associate Professor, International Relations, Contemporary Japanese Politics & Society, University of Tokyo
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Professor of East Asian History, University of York
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Reader in Asian Studies, University of Birmingham
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Lecturer in International Relations, Loughborough University
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Professor in Modern Japanese History, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer, Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University
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Professor of Modern Japanese Cultural Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Professor of AfroEurasian Sport, EM Lyon Business School
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Postdoctoral research associate, University of Sheffield
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Lecturer in Japanese and Modern Japanese History, Japan Research Centre (JRC), SOAS, University of London
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Lecturer, University of Sheffield
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Associate Professor of Sport Business, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Researcher, Kyoto Women's University