Tenth edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the impending decision on extending the pre-emergency measures, projections of a spike in variant cases, the G20 meetings, the response to the 100th anniversary of the CCP, the global minimum tax on corporations, questions over whether spectators will be allowed in at the Olympic Games, as well as the Tokyo Assembly election on Sunday, and more.
Tag Archives: Shinzo Abe
The Weekly Observer: June 14-18
Eighth edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on the updated COVID-19 situation, the G7 Summit, the Basic Guideline for Economic and Fiscal Management (“honebuto no hoshin”), as well as the speculation surrounding the timing of the snap election, and more.
The Weekly Observer: June 7-11
Seventh edition of the weekly newsletter aggregating news on Japanese politics! This week focuses on preparations to begin workplace vaccination, the G7 Summit and Finance Ministers’ meeting, the draft basic guideline for economic and fiscal management (“honebuto no hoshin”), as well as latest electoral developments within the LDP and opposition parties, and more.
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.
Rintaro Nishimura 