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The Weekly Observer: May 3-7

Second edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the extended state of emergency, Constitution Day, and the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.

The Weekly Observer: April 26-30

First edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! Target audience ranges from those moderately interested in Japan to experts who want to be on top of the news. Covers a variety of topics from COVID-19 to foreign policy.

The Basics of Japanese Politics: What Role Does the Diet Play? How Many Political Parties Are There?

The goal of this post is to help educate readers on the basics of Japanese politics—in particular, political parties and the Diet (assembly).

Why 2020 and 2021 Are Critical Years for Japanese Politics

With important elections coming up, it’s important to know who we’re voting for. This post will explain the scandals that have rocked the ruling LDP’s grip on power, while also arguing that the opposition still face an uphill battle to beat the ruling party.