The Reversal of Fortune
The 2017 general election shows that the Japanese floating voter favors the bold.
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Abe Takes Hardline Stance as Diet Session Looms
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the fourth week of October 2017.
Abe Wins Third General Election Victory
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the third week of October 2017.
The Koike Phenomenon Craters
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the second week of October 2017.
Formation of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the first week of October 2017.
Joe Walsh: Japan Needs a Music Venue
Joe Walsh of the Eagles explains that major music groups have been avoiding Japan in recent years because suitable venues are no longer available.
Edano and the Rejects
So this is how democracy dies—in a painfully boring press conference.
Why the Party of Hope is a Real Threat
Yuriko Koike is well positioned to give the ruling party a run for its money.
Koike Takes Command of the Party of Hope
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the fourth week of September 2017.
Abe Signals Snap Election in October
This Week in Japan is your source for news and information about politics and other happenings in this East Asian island country. This episode covers the Top Five stories of the third week of September 2017.
