Tokyo Review
All posts tagged "Kono Taro"
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1.2KPoliticsWho will be Japan’s next Prime Minister?
On September 27, the Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new leader - who will become Japan's next Prime Minister and lead...
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Politics
Japan’s Cross-Party Reformist Alliance
On the surface, Japan’s most recent general election on October 31st, did not appear to bring any major change to Japanese politics....
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Economy
Japan’s General Election and the Future of Decarbonization
As Japan heads to the polls to choose a new government, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and opposition parties have positioned...
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Election 2021
Japan’s General Election: A Step Towards Marriage Equality?
The results of the general election could be instrumental for the passage of legislation relevant for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community. The topic has...
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Sino-Japanese Review
Japan’s new Prime Minister: from China Dove to China Hawk
The new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Japan’s new Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has positioned himself as a moderate...
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3.6KPoliticsThe first challenge for Japan’s new Prime Minister is party unity
Japan has selected its next Prime Minister, Kishida Fumio - but the veteran politician faces tough tests in his first months on...
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3.7KPoliticsThe 2021 LDP Leadership Election: A Primer
As candidates for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) officially began their campaigns on September 17, there is still much that...
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5.4KSecurityThe Self Defense Forces and Japan’s COVID-19 Response
COVID-19 is the first time Japan's SDF has deployed for a health crisis - which may be an important step towards Japan...