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A Crisis in South Korea
Episode 6
In episode 6 I talk about the recent crisis in South Korea, what this means for Japan, shared surnames, family matters and a bear crisis in Akita Cit…
1 year, 4 months ago
An Asian NATO?
Episode 5
In episode 5 I discuss more problems for Governor Saito, a possible NATO for Asia, an immigration protest, the history of the Reiwa Party and Uniqlo.
1 year, 4 months ago
Ishiba - The Lonely Figure
Episode 4
Episode four of the Japan Politics Podcast. Looking at Ishiba's failure to meet Trump, a miracle comeback for Governor Saito, the history of the Cons…
1 year, 5 months ago
Japan and Donald Trump
Episode 3
Episode three of the Japan Politics Podcast. Looking at what a Trump win means for Japan, Ishiba's confirmation as PM, a scandal in the DPFP and why …
1 year, 5 months ago
Japan's Race for Prime Minister
Episode 2
Episode two of the Japan Politics Podcast looking at who will win the race to be Japan's Prime Minister, who won and lost the election, election stor…
1 year, 5 months ago
Japan's Snap Election
Episode 1
Looking at Japan's 2024 snap election, the fortunes of the LDP, political parties in Japan and Leeds United's Ao Tanaka.
1 year, 6 months ago