Japan Politics
Moribund Economy Takaichi’s Greatest Challenge
Opting for tax relief and a ‘light hand’ rather than strict austerity.
Japan Isn’t Sitting by in the Face of China’s Rise
New home-developed missiles deployed in southern island.
Takaichi’s Emphatic Win Will Be Heard Across the Pacific
Mandate for bold reform agenda, including huge constitutional reform.
Why Japan’s Election Matters to Us
Takaichi wants Japan to be able to stand up to China.
Japan Returns to the Polls, Again
The election will decide the future of Japan’s first female leader, who remains hugely popular even as her party’s fortunes remain dire.
‘December 7, 1941, a Date Which Will Live in Infamy!’
I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.
Now It’s Japan’s Turn to Question Labor’s Loyalties
They stood by our side against China – why can’t Labor return the favour?
Takaichi Is Not for Western Feminists
A female PM determined to protect her nation and culture.