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Losing confidence | This Week in Japanese Politics
The prospects for a no-confidence motion are fading, the government's economic plans are taking shape, and no sign of a trade deal with the US
Jun 9
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Ishiba gets a Koizumi bump
For now, the wind is at the prime minister's back
Jun 9
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Noda's dilemma
To no-confidence or not to no-confidence, that is the question
Jun 6
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The Idealist
Sep 24, 2024
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When Akazawa met Trump
Apr 17
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The LDP and Kōmeitō lose their majority
Oct 27, 2024
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Japan's "Zelenskyy moment"
Apr 8
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Towards a pleasant Japan?
Jan 25
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Ishiba wins!
Sep 27, 2024
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The great rice debate | This Week in Japanese Politics
The Diet and the LDP discuss rice policy, Ishiba threatens a snap election, and Akazawa prepares for another trip to Washington
Jun 2
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The momentum shifts | This Week in Japanese Politics
Pension legislation moves, cheaper rice arrives, and trade talks continue
May 31
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Tobias Harris
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Ishiba turns a corner?
Beneath the headline numbers, public opinion shifts towards the government
May 28
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Tobias Harris
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The government and the CDP make a deal | This Week in Japanese Politics
Pension reform will move ahead, Koizumi announces his plan for rice sales, and looking for progress in US-Japan trade talks
May 26
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Tobias Harris
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Koizumi hits the ground running | This Week in Japanese Politics
The new cabinet minister moves fast to combat surging rice prices, the LDP and CDP negotiate on pension reform amidst coalition speculation, and the US…
May 23
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Etō out, Koizumi in
Shinjirō gets a hard job
May 21
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Ishiba's policy liabilities loom large in new polls
The government's support is mostly stable, but the public is dissatisfied with what it's doing on key issues
May 20
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