Japan Politics Podcast

In a banner week PM Ishiba finally meets Trump, gets a poll bump and China makes concessions.

In Episode 11 I talk about Sanae Takaichi meeting Trump, the LDP's increased majority, marital surnames, more scandal for Governor Saito and Shohei Kondo gets censored for criticising Assassins Creed Shadow.

A deep dive into Japan's constitution, Article 9 and how Japan has coped with being legally forbidden from having a military.

Episode 9 covering Yoon's failed arrest and ongoing impeachment, the Constitution Party of Japan, shrinking houses in Japan, regional tourism, Hiroshima vs Kansai okonomiyaki and remote workers in Lawsons.

In episode 8 I discuss the Leader of the DPFP being suspended, Abe's widow meeting with Donald Trump, shared surname legislation and naming your child Pikachu.

In episode 7 I talk Luigi Mangione and his connection to Japan, Tokyo's 4 day work week, Tokyo's efforts to increase child-birth, what a new South Korean President could mean for Japan and Mount Fuji.

In episode 6 I talk about the recent crisis in South Korea, what this means for Japan, shared surnames, family matters and a bear crisis in Akita City.

In episode 5 I discuss more problems for Governor Saito, a possible NATO for Asia, an immigration protest, the history of the Reiwa Party and Uniqlo.

Episode four of the Japan Politics Podcast. Looking at Ishiba's failure to meet Trump, a miracle comeback for Governor Saito, the history of the Conservative Party of Japan and Japan FC.

Episode three of the Japan Politics Podcast. Looking at what a Trump win means for Japan, Ishiba's confirmation as PM, a scandal in the DPFP and why Shibuya Square is closed for New Years.

Episode two of the Japan Politics Podcast looking at who will win the race to be Japan's Prime Minister, who won and lost the election, election stories and Yokohama Dena Baystars.

Looking at Japan's 2024 snap election, the fortunes of the LDP, political parties in Japan and Leeds United's Ao Tanaka.