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Japan Strikes Back
Episode 17
In this week's Japan Politics Podcast: Did Japan end Trump's tariffs? What could happen with the tariffs now? Also Japan sees record visitors, experiences population decline and Taiwan seems to love …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
A New Alliance
Episode 16
This week Ishiba lives to fight another day, an alliance is formed between CDP and Ishin, Trump tariffs loom, a budget is passed and Komeito may be tiring of the LDP.
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Should Ishiba Stay or Should He Go?
Episode 15
Is time up for Japan's PM or can he survive his latest scandal? Also, who are his potential successors?
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Women in Japanese Politics
Episode 14
Looking at the participation of women in Japan's politics, comparing participation to the USA and UK, who the prominent women in politics are and who are the SDP Party of Japan.
Published on 7 months ago
Rice Price Baby
Episode 13
Rice prices soar across Japan creating a crisis. Elsewhere the balance between Japan and China/Taiwan is questioned, LDP work with Ishin and not the DPFP, there's more news on Governor Saito and a sn…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump Finally Meets Ishiba
Episode 12
In a banner week PM Ishiba finally meets Trump, gets a poll bump and China makes concessions.
Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago
Donald Trump Looks to Undermine Ishiba?
Episode 11
In Episode 11 I talk about Sanae Takaichi meeting Trump, the LDP's increased majority, marital surnames, more scandal for Governor Saito and Shohei Kondo gets censored for criticising Assassins Creed…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Why Doesn't Japan Have a Military?
Episode 10
A deep dive into Japan's constitution, Article 9 and how Japan has coped with being legally forbidden from having a military.
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
More Chaos in South Korea
Episode 9
Episode 9 covering Yoon's failed arrest and ongoing impeachment, the Constitution Party of Japan, shrinking houses in Japan, regional tourism, Hiroshima vs Kansai okonomiyaki and remote workers in La…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Another Japanese Party Leader Bites the Dust
Episode 8
In episode 8 I discuss the Leader of the DPFP being suspended, Abe's widow meeting with Donald Trump, shared surname legislation and naming your child Pikachu.
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago