Podcasts about japanese politics

In elections across democracies, we assume voters cast ballots for candidates whose policies align with their interests. But what happens when that's not the case? This week, we unpack a political puzzle from Japan: the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) keeps winning elections despite voters consistently rejecting their policies.Through groundbreaking research from Yale political scientist Shiro Kuriwaki, “Winning Elections with Unpopular Policies: Valence Advantage and Single-Party Dominance in Japan” we delve into why voters might choose candidates whose platforms they fundamentally disagree with. Is it trust, competence, or something more complicated?

Member selection is one of the defining elements of social organization, imposing categories on who we are and what we do. Discriminatory Clubs: The Geopolitics of International Organizations (Princeton UP, 2023) shows how international organizations are like social clubs, ones in which institutional rules and informal practices enable states to favor friends while excluding rivals. Where race or socioeconomic status may be a basis for discrimination by social clubs, geopolitical alignment determines who gets into the room to make the rules of global governance. Christina Davis brings together a wealth of data on membership provisions for more than three hundred organizations to reveal the prevalence of club-style selection on the world stage. States join organizations to deepen their association with a particular group of states—most often their allies—and for the gains from policy coordination. Even organizations that claim to be universal, to target narrow issues, or to cover geographic regions use club-style admission criteria. Davis demonstrates that when it comes to the most important decision of cooperation—who belongs to the club and who doesn't—geopolitical alignment can matter more than the merits or policies of potential members. With illuminating case studies ranging from nineteenth-century Japan to contemporary Palestine and Taiwan, Discriminatory Clubs sheds light on how, for global and regional organizations such as the WTO and the EU, alliance ties and shared foreign-policy positions form the basis of cooperation. Christina L. Davis is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics in the Department of Government at Harvard University. She is the author of Why Adjudicate? and Food Fights over Free Trade (both Princeton). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Member selection is one of the defining elements of social organization, imposing categories on who we are and what we do. Discriminatory Clubs: The Geopolitics of International Organizations (Princeton UP, 2023) shows how international organizations are like social clubs, ones in which institutional rules and informal practices enable states to favor friends while excluding rivals. Where race or socioeconomic status may be a basis for discrimination by social clubs, geopolitical alignment determines who gets into the room to make the rules of global governance. Christina Davis brings together a wealth of data on membership provisions for more than three hundred organizations to reveal the prevalence of club-style selection on the world stage. States join organizations to deepen their association with a particular group of states—most often their allies—and for the gains from policy coordination. Even organizations that claim to be universal, to target narrow issues, or to cover geographic regions use club-style admission criteria. Davis demonstrates that when it comes to the most important decision of cooperation—who belongs to the club and who doesn't—geopolitical alignment can matter more than the merits or policies of potential members. With illuminating case studies ranging from nineteenth-century Japan to contemporary Palestine and Taiwan, Discriminatory Clubs sheds light on how, for global and regional organizations such as the WTO and the EU, alliance ties and shared foreign-policy positions form the basis of cooperation. Christina L. Davis is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics in the Department of Government at Harvard University. She is the author of Why Adjudicate? and Food Fights over Free Trade (both Princeton). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Member selection is one of the defining elements of social organization, imposing categories on who we are and what we do. Discriminatory Clubs: The Geopolitics of International Organizations (Princeton UP, 2023) shows how international organizations are like social clubs, ones in which institutional rules and informal practices enable states to favor friends while excluding rivals. Where race or socioeconomic status may be a basis for discrimination by social clubs, geopolitical alignment determines who gets into the room to make the rules of global governance. Christina Davis brings together a wealth of data on membership provisions for more than three hundred organizations to reveal the prevalence of club-style selection on the world stage. States join organizations to deepen their association with a particular group of states—most often their allies—and for the gains from policy coordination. Even organizations that claim to be universal, to target narrow issues, or to cover geographic regions use club-style admission criteria. Davis demonstrates that when it comes to the most important decision of cooperation—who belongs to the club and who doesn't—geopolitical alignment can matter more than the merits or policies of potential members. With illuminating case studies ranging from nineteenth-century Japan to contemporary Palestine and Taiwan, Discriminatory Clubs sheds light on how, for global and regional organizations such as the WTO and the EU, alliance ties and shared foreign-policy positions form the basis of cooperation. Christina L. Davis is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics in the Department of Government at Harvard University. She is the author of Why Adjudicate? and Food Fights over Free Trade (both Princeton). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Member selection is one of the defining elements of social organization, imposing categories on who we are and what we do. Discriminatory Clubs: The Geopolitics of International Organizations (Princeton UP, 2023) shows how international organizations are like social clubs, ones in which institutional rules and informal practices enable states to favor friends while excluding rivals. Where race or socioeconomic status may be a basis for discrimination by social clubs, geopolitical alignment determines who gets into the room to make the rules of global governance. Christina Davis brings together a wealth of data on membership provisions for more than three hundred organizations to reveal the prevalence of club-style selection on the world stage. States join organizations to deepen their association with a particular group of states—most often their allies—and for the gains from policy coordination. Even organizations that claim to be universal, to target narrow issues, or to cover geographic regions use club-style admission criteria. Davis demonstrates that when it comes to the most important decision of cooperation—who belongs to the club and who doesn't—geopolitical alignment can matter more than the merits or policies of potential members. With illuminating case studies ranging from nineteenth-century Japan to contemporary Palestine and Taiwan, Discriminatory Clubs sheds light on how, for global and regional organizations such as the WTO and the EU, alliance ties and shared foreign-policy positions form the basis of cooperation. Christina L. Davis is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics in the Department of Government at Harvard University. She is the author of Why Adjudicate? and Food Fights over Free Trade (both Princeton). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter.

Member selection is one of the defining elements of social organization, imposing categories on who we are and what we do. Discriminatory Clubs: The Geopolitics of International Organizations (Princeton UP, 2023) shows how international organizations are like social clubs, ones in which institutional rules and informal practices enable states to favor friends while excluding rivals. Where race or socioeconomic status may be a basis for discrimination by social clubs, geopolitical alignment determines who gets into the room to make the rules of global governance. Christina Davis brings together a wealth of data on membership provisions for more than three hundred organizations to reveal the prevalence of club-style selection on the world stage. States join organizations to deepen their association with a particular group of states—most often their allies—and for the gains from policy coordination. Even organizations that claim to be universal, to target narrow issues, or to cover geographic regions use club-style admission criteria. Davis demonstrates that when it comes to the most important decision of cooperation—who belongs to the club and who doesn't—geopolitical alignment can matter more than the merits or policies of potential members. With illuminating case studies ranging from nineteenth-century Japan to contemporary Palestine and Taiwan, Discriminatory Clubs sheds light on how, for global and regional organizations such as the WTO and the EU, alliance ties and shared foreign-policy positions form the basis of cooperation. Christina L. Davis is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics in the Department of Government at Harvard University. She is the author of Why Adjudicate? and Food Fights over Free Trade (both Princeton). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Member selection is one of the defining elements of social organization, imposing categories on who we are and what we do. Discriminatory Clubs: The Geopolitics of International Organizations (Princeton UP, 2023) shows how international organizations are like social clubs, ones in which institutional rules and informal practices enable states to favor friends while excluding rivals. Where race or socioeconomic status may be a basis for discrimination by social clubs, geopolitical alignment determines who gets into the room to make the rules of global governance. Christina Davis brings together a wealth of data on membership provisions for more than three hundred organizations to reveal the prevalence of club-style selection on the world stage. States join organizations to deepen their association with a particular group of states—most often their allies—and for the gains from policy coordination. Even organizations that claim to be universal, to target narrow issues, or to cover geographic regions use club-style admission criteria. Davis demonstrates that when it comes to the most important decision of cooperation—who belongs to the club and who doesn't—geopolitical alignment can matter more than the merits or policies of potential members. With illuminating case studies ranging from nineteenth-century Japan to contemporary Palestine and Taiwan, Discriminatory Clubs sheds light on how, for global and regional organizations such as the WTO and the EU, alliance ties and shared foreign-policy positions form the basis of cooperation. Christina L. Davis is the Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics in the Department of Government at Harvard University. She is the author of Why Adjudicate? and Food Fights over Free Trade (both Princeton). Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

今回（こんかい）のポッドキャストがリリースされる日（ひ）は日本（にほん）で衆議院選挙（しゅうぎいんせんきょ）が行（おこな）われる日（ひ）です。つい最近（さいきん）、新（あたら）しい内閣総理大臣（ないかくそうりだいじん）が選（えら）ばれた日本（にほん）ですが、正直（しょうじき）、私（わたし）たち国民（こくみん）は日本（にほん）の政治（せいじ）にはうんざりしています。特（とく）に若（わか）い人（ひと）たちは政治（せいじ）に全（まった）く興味（きょうみ）がなく、投票（とうひょう）もほぼお年寄（としよ）りのみで行（おこな）われているような状態（じょうたい）です。どうして日本（にほん）の若者（わかもの）はこんなに政治（せいじ）に興味（きょうみ）がないのか、若（わか）い人（ひと）たちの苦悩（くのう）や超高齢化社会（ちょうこうれいかしゃかい）の日本（にほん）の現状（げんじょう）を若（わか）い世代（せだい）代表（だいひょう）のとらくんと話（はな）してみました。 The release day of this podcast coincides with the House of Representatives election in Japan. Recently, a new Prime Minister was chosen in Japan, but honestly, we, the citizens, are fed up with Japanese politics. Especially young people, who have no interest in politics at all, and the elections seem to be carried out almost exclusively by the elderly. Why are young people in Japan so uninterested in politics? We discussed this, along with the struggles of young people and the reality of Japan's super-aged society, with Tora, a representative of the younger generation. The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ I will update this episode on Youtube as soon as possible!! Please check out and  subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, requests, also Japanese lesson inquiries: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com にほんごのかいわのレッスンもしています。メールでれんらくください。 Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo

The PBOC's rate cuts come into effect with trillions of yuan worth of further stimulus measures potentially due next week. Beijing's stimulus blitz causes Chinese equities to soar with markets on track to notching their best week since 2008. Commerzbank and Unicredit sit down for negotiations for the first time since the Italian lender aggressively increased its stake. Commerzbank shares are at their highest level in more than a decade on the back of upgraded targets. We are live in Tokyo where voting is underway to decide the next leader of the ruling LDP party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 124: Wes Anderson, Take 9: Dogs, Cats, and Japanese Politics...Oh My!This week on the Not Funny Guys take a hard left turn into a realm Casey didn't want to go and that is the brain of Wes Anderson. Isle of Dogs is Wes Anderson's second go at animation. Improved. Follow an all-star all-team voice cast as they take us to Japan, in the future, and navigate the relationship between man and his best friend...cats...I mean dogs!Our Political Podcast is back! Take a listen over at Not Funny PoliticsNext Week: The French DispatchFollow us, like us, comment, share and MORE!!!Questions?Email us at: NotFunnyGuys.OffTheReels@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @not_funny_guys_presents Follow us on Twitter: @NotFunnyGuysPodFollow us on BlueSky: @The Not Funny GuysWant to chat?Casey:Twitter @vash_maxwellHive @caseyfranklinJon:Letterbox: esoteric_evansInstagram @esoteric_by_designSubstack: estoericbydesign.substack.comEric:Letterbox: eklyInstagram @hothoney_comics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys open the pod talking about the 4th of July, heatwaves, & the Euro Cup. They then get to the nights beers, and a brief discussion about MLS's failure in handling Hurricane Beryl. They then discuss the Loons loss to the Galaxy. They talk about the lineups, an emergency GK, an early LA goal, Bongi offsides, a Pukki stunner, and a last minute goal that cost them the match. They then talk about expectations for the Loons coming into the season, and how the season isn't really as bad as some have made it out to be. They end the podcast with a story out of Japan about political candidate's running some odd & sometimes racy ads on local billboards.

To see the VIDEO and SLIDESHOW of this episode, click or copy link - http://youtu.be/QSn5S0-PvH4 The NEW CHANNEL - https://www.youtube.com/@Factsophical?sub_confirmation=1  ❤️ EXCLUSIVE FREE MERCH INCLUDED & BEHIND-THE-SCENES ONLY FOR MY SUPPORTERS ON PATREON ➔ https://www.patreon.com/paradigm_shifts/membership Episode 105 of Strangest News of the Week will look at the latest information regarding a push by Japanese Politicians for a bipartisan effort to look into the topic of UFO sightings, the results of a poll regarding what kids think and prefer about robots compared to humans, a UFO sighting in New York City on Memorial Day, and much more.This is your Weekly Source for Strange and Weird News Reports, including UFOs and the Paranormal. What rarely gets covered in the mainstream media, or buried behind the headlines; we will be talking about topics such as Unusual Discoveries, Fringe Science, the Latest Discoveries about the Universe, the Paranormal, UFOs aka UAP, Bizarre Creatures, Disturbing Disappearances, Mysterious Crimes, and Creepy Occurrences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strange-and-unexplained--5235662/support If you enjoy the show, please leave a review..!!Strange Weekly News Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLneWjPNXc1RzpDJlp6khqI5qACORwqwt0GET ACCESS to the Live Cameras on Skinwalker Ranch with a FREE TRIAL for the Insider Membership Website - https://tinyurl.com/skinwalkerinsiderVisit my website with Blogs, Videos, and Podcast direct links - https://strangeparadigms.com/

Introducing the remarkable and iconic veteran of Tokyo, Timothy Langley. With an impressive track record of over 40 years in Japan, Timothy is the visionary founder of Japan's premier government and public consultancy firm, Langley Esquire. What sets Timothy apart is his groundbreaking achievement as the first foreigner to work in the Japan National Diet, collaborating closely with senior Japanese politicians. His expertise extends far and wide, having served as the top Legal and Government Affairs Specialist for Apple Computer (Japan), General Counsel to General Motors (Japan), and as a director for numerous companies, ranging from ambitious startups to Fortune 100 giants.Despite his illustrious career, Timothy is also the Host and Executive Producer of Japan's exclusive Public Affairs-related audio/video series, the renowned "Tokyo on Fire!" And the popular video series "Japanese Politics one on one". When it comes to fascinating individuals in Japan, Timothy Langley shines as the ultimate example. Other topics we cover:Great stories from serving as handler for Pres. George Bush during his Japan visitRelated stories about "clash of cultures" with the Secret ServiceWhy foreigners in Japan are often "Agents of Change"His own incredible "Agent of Change" storiesSpices up politics and explains how and why the LDP stays in powerWhy Public Affairs is so import in Japan but yet an untapped marketMotivation and insight for starting one of the first Japan YouTube video series - Tokyo on Fire! The "Free Unsolicited Business Idea" What is "Onomatopoeia" and why there are so many in JapanLangley Esquire: https://langleyesquire.comTokyo On Fire! Tokyo on Fire! YouTubeMore on the George Bush visit: My Memory Of George H.W. BushTimothy Langley: LinkedIn ProfileGreat Sleep Starts Here = gugu Sleep Company: https://gugu.jpJapan Adventures via Camper Van = Dream Drive: https://www.dreamdrive.life

Tragedy in Japan as former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated at a campaign event yesterday and the lib media is already politicizing his death. Plus A democrat mob chased Justice Kavanaugh out of a DC restaurant, Biden signs an executive order on abortion and an NYC bodega worker who defended himself from an attack has been released and had his bail reduced. Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tragedy in Japan as former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated at a campaign event yesterday and the lib media is already politicizing his death. Plus A democrat mob chased Justice Kavanaugh out of a DC restaurant, Biden signs an executive order on abortion and an NYC bodega worker who defended himself from an attack has been released and had his bail reduced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's find out the latest manga news with our latest podcast    In this episode, Xan discusses the launch of a new series., goes over the latest manga news and discusses some Japanese Politics. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, subscribe to this podcast and our YouTube channel, Support our Patreon and  join our discord and  Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode. #spiraken #mangareview #wheelofmanga #manganews #manganewspodcast #podcasthq #manga #spirakenreviewpodcast  Music Used in This Episode:   Theme- News Room News by Spence (Youtube Audio Library) Links for New Sources  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/former-shonen-sunday-editor-in-chief-takenori-ichihara-resigns-from-shogakukan-to-write-manga/.184649  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2022-04-19/the-16th-japan-international-manga-award-opens-for-entries/.184783  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/exclusive-gurihiru-samuel-sattin-launch-kickstarter-for-new-unico-manga/.184596  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2022-04-20/controversial-tawawa-on-monday-manga-ad-sparks-conversation-on-censorship/.184831  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-14/shonengahosha-launches-new-young-king-lambda-isekai-manga-magazine/.184626 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-20/futekiya-boys-love-manga-service-licenses-10-shonengahosha-titles/.184838 https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-17/kentaro-yabuki-ayakashi-triangle-manga-moves-to-shonen-jump/.184719  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-15/yen-press-licenses-king-proposal-novels-from-date-a-live-creators-3-other-novels/.184685  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/osamu-yamamoto-launches-new-chichi-o-yaku-manga-on-may-2/.184773  https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-04-19/love-all-play-badminton-anime-manga-adaptation-launches/.184778 

China's increasing influence has profoundly changed the power dynamic in Asia. For decades, its economic growth has outstripped that of Japan and under Xi Jinping, there's also clear ambition to build the People's Liberation Army into a world class military. That army, through its coastguard division, constantly irks Japan by sailing vessels into the waters near the Senkaku, or Diaoyu islands, which Japan insists are its sovereign territory. Thus Japan has grown increasingly wary of China both as an economic rival and as a threat to its national security. Bill Emmott, chairman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies - a think tank based in London which provides insight into matters relating to security and political risk, discusses the situation with Duncan Bartlett, Research Associate at the SOAS China Institute.   China In Context: Episode 48 Broadcast date: 18 January, 2022

You know the phrase, "We want to take the politics out of this."? We're firm believers you can't actually do that. We'll break down the big difference between what's political (everything) and what's partisanship (political posturing). Watch the original video here! Show Notes: Empathy Exercises: 1. Chicago Blackhawks and here, here, and here. 2. Museums in France 3. Women in Japanese Politics 4. Jamad Fiin and also here 5. Harassment of Female Goalie If you want to check out more of our content or if you think The Good Doctors could help your organization, click here for our link portal Or sign up for our monthly digest to get all the latest news

Chinese culture and philosophy have influenced Japan. The languages have an overlapping system of writing and there are fusions of ideas in many spheres. Politically however, the countries seem very far apart, especially given Japan`s determination to side with the United States in the great-power rivalry between America and China, which shapes international relations in Asia and beyond. Japan recently had an election, in which Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was victorious. In this podcast, Rory Green, Head of China and Asia Research TS Lombard, talks about Japan's approach towards China with Duncan Bartlett, a Research Associate at the SOAS China Centre and former BBC Tokyo Correspondent.    China In Context: Episode 40  Broadcast date: 9th November, 2021

In this episode of 121 People Noah talks about the political situation in Japan and the Biden administrations failure to appeal to France in a submarine deal with Australia. Don't forget to tune in to Noah's sunday special with a new mystery guest. Music Used: Fast Talk By Houses Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYOjQrR7P4U&list=RDOYOjQrR7P4U&start_radio=1

日本では去る９月29日に自由民主党の総裁選挙が行われ岸田文雄前政務調査会長が新しい総裁に選ばれました。日本もオーストラリア同様、政権党のリーダーがそのまま首相になりますので岸田総裁が菅義偉氏に代わって日本の新しい首相になりました。岸田氏が総裁に選ばれた直後に文化放送報道部の鈴木敏夫デスクに聞いてみました。

An extraordinary session of the Diet opens. USDJPY upside has been heavy and JGB rates have moved little after rising, while the Nikkei Average has largely retraced its surge following the announcement of previous Prime Minister Suga stepping down. A number of political events lie ahead this fall, and JPY assets will likely be volatile. In today's episode, MUFG Chief Japan Strategist Takahiro Sekido discusses the LDP leadership election, fiscal and monetary policy triggers, the September Tankan survey, and cross-border flows. He also shares his views on the Dollar/Yen, Yen rates, and Yen basis. Disclaimer: www.mufgresearch.com (PDF)

On September 3, 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide announced that he would not seek reelection as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), effectively declaring his resignation as Japan's head of government. Listen to Dr. Giulio Pugliese discuss Suga's short tenure, including his deep unpopularity due to his government's slow response to the Covid pandemic and insistence on holding the Olympics, as well as his ambitious goals towards digitization and renewable energy. Dr. Pugliese also considers Suga's position in the context of the history of the LDP and former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō's continued profound influence. Learn also about the new generation of LDP lawmakers represented by Kōno Tarō, the leading candidate to replace Suga, as well as other contenders for the party leadership position including Kishida Fumio and Takaichi Sanae. (This episode was recorded on September 15.) Dr. Pugliese is Lecturer in Japanese Politics and International Relations, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, and Part-Time Professor in EU-Asia Studies, Robert Schuman Centre, European University Institute (EUI). The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, Asianettverket at the University of Oslo, and the Stockholm Centre for Global Asia at Stockholm University. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Transcripts of the Nordic Asia Podcasts: http://www.nias.ku.dk/nordic-asia-podcast About NIAS: www.nias.ku.dk

On September 3, 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide announced that he would not seek reelection as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), effectively declaring his resignation as Japan's head of government. Listen to Dr. Giulio Pugliese discuss Suga's short tenure, including his deep unpopularity due to his government's slow response to the Covid pandemic and insistence on holding the Olympics, as well as his ambitious goals towards digitization and renewable energy. Dr. Pugliese also considers Suga's position in the context of the history of the LDP and former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō's continued profound influence. Learn also about the new generation of LDP lawmakers represented by Kōno Tarō, the leading candidate to replace Suga, as well as other contenders for the party leadership position including Kishida Fumio and Takaichi Sanae. (This episode was recorded on September 15.) Dr. Pugliese is Lecturer in Japanese Politics and International Relations, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, and Part-Time Professor in EU-Asia Studies, Robert Schuman Centre, European University Institute (EUI). The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, Asianettverket at the University of Oslo, and the Stockholm Centre for Global Asia at Stockholm University. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Transcripts of the Nordic Asia Podcasts: http://www.nias.ku.dk/nordic-asia-podcast About NIAS: www.nias.ku.dk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

On September 3, 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide announced that he would not seek reelection as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), effectively declaring his resignation as Japan's head of government. Listen to Dr. Giulio Pugliese discuss Suga's short tenure, including his deep unpopularity due to his government's slow response to the Covid pandemic and insistence on holding the Olympics, as well as his ambitious goals towards digitization and renewable energy. Dr. Pugliese also considers Suga's position in the context of the history of the LDP and former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō's continued profound influence. Learn also about the new generation of LDP lawmakers represented by Kōno Tarō, the leading candidate to replace Suga, as well as other contenders for the party leadership position including Kishida Fumio and Takaichi Sanae. (This episode was recorded on September 15.) Dr. Pugliese is Lecturer in Japanese Politics and International Relations, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, and Part-Time Professor in EU-Asia Studies, Robert Schuman Centre, European University Institute (EUI). The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, Asianettverket at the University of Oslo, and the Stockholm Centre for Global Asia at Stockholm University. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Transcripts of the Nordic Asia Podcasts: http://www.nias.ku.dk/nordic-asia-podcast About NIAS: www.nias.ku.dk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

On September 3, 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide announced that he would not seek reelection as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), effectively declaring his resignation as Japan's head of government. Listen to Dr. Giulio Pugliese discuss Suga's short tenure, including his deep unpopularity due to his government's slow response to the Covid pandemic and insistence on holding the Olympics, as well as his ambitious goals towards digitization and renewable energy. Dr. Pugliese also considers Suga's position in the context of the history of the LDP and former Prime Minister Abe Shinzō's continued profound influence. Learn also about the new generation of LDP lawmakers represented by Kōno Tarō, the leading candidate to replace Suga, as well as other contenders for the party leadership position including Kishida Fumio and Takaichi Sanae. (This episode was recorded on September 15.) Dr. Pugliese is Lecturer in Japanese Politics and International Relations, Oxford School of Global and Area Studies, and Part-Time Professor in EU-Asia Studies, Robert Schuman Centre, European University Institute (EUI). The Nordic Asia Podcast is a collaboration sharing expertise on Asia across the Nordic region, brought to you by the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) based at the University of Copenhagen, along with our academic partners: the Centre for East Asian Studies at the University of Turku, Asianettverket at the University of Oslo, and the Stockholm Centre for Global Asia at Stockholm University. We aim to produce timely, topical and well-edited discussions of new research and developments about Asia. Transcripts of the Nordic Asia Podcasts: http://www.nias.ku.dk/nordic-asia-podcast About NIAS: www.nias.ku.dk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Nevin Thompson is a Canada based writer with experience living and working in Japan who works as the Japan Editor for Global Voices. His articles bring in a variety of insights into his articles: experts, academics, social media posts from people on the ground experiencing the story, as well as traditional news sources. Nevin's writing style helps widen the discussion on important issues. He has been writing about Japan for many years and his articles on Global Voices often help to shine a light on issues of social injustice and equal rights that needs more discussion in Japan and worldwide. The 2 Main News topics discussed: - Tokyo Train attack targeting women: violence against women and greater violence toward society has been linked. - UNESCO puts pressure on Japan to add more information for visitors to Battleship island and 23 other industrialized sites around Kyushu island to be more transparent about the source of labor at the coal mines and factories during WW2. #japan #news #writer #nevinthompson ~~~ NEW JJWalsh Newsletter on SubStack: https://jjwalsh.substack.com/ (https://jjwalsh.substack.com/) NEW JJWalsh Articles on Medium: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh (https://medium.com/@jjwalsh) NEW Twitter Newsletter on Revue: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/jjwalsh (https://www.getrevue.co/profile/jjwalsh) Website: http://www.inboundambassador.com/ (InboundAmbassador.com) See all the Interviews so far in the SeekingSustainabilityLIVE playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcyYXjRuE20GsvS0rEOgSiQVAyKbEFSRP) Watch LIVE and Support on: HAPPS: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmoydEVVSWhIWWt2OWwwT29IazVlRmVPVEdHUXxBQ3Jtc0tudi0yRDJtVTNhZkdDWTZIdFFHUnVGRlI1VUJnVVhIb0ljVlBmMi15aWRRTjdxRkNxRzZFcm9nc3o1dUV4RHk0V3g0YlVfTkp3UFQwSmZ6V29mdXluT1FURVpHVFplUnE0WGNxb1ZROEdJSkY2eEUzTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhapps.tv%2Finvite%2F%40JJWalsh%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://happs.tv/invite/@JJWalsh​​) YouTube membership + support: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbjRdeieOLGes008y_I9y5Q/join (YouTube Memberships )​ Bonus Insights + Services for Sponsors: BuyMeACoffee~ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbldMazlyZjZlN0M3OFh6cDJKeVBvZXZVLVk0UXxBQ3Jtc0tuZWRoUFFQdVJUdU9TZDZ6TUNEbHU3azJNak0yNTlfbWFURlExTk9zRENKOFpza3d2SDBJT21nSzliSlFYYXNQU0dRZVNlT2IwaHhSNGotSEVsbmFOb0pZb1NTbm02YkdKQkVfV1BqaUY1NDhvRk5HZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buymeacoffee.com%2Fjjwalsh%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jjwalsh​​)​ Patreon~ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa29WZ2pLTHBqd2x5djJCQUZvS1Z0WjJHTlBpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttR2k3LVFRd0QtTU5ZSWVsNnJLYzlxT2hzbjc4Vm82bEpOUXlBSnRPNENYdndHWVB6Wkh0MXJCM3hON1d1a29aSkRoQW1kVzZmNncyOXFGMVdvSHRPNkNOWTg3dWZ4cDNUTWtQbGdtTkU1WWFaU2JwYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fjjwalsh%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B (https://www.patreon.com/jjwalsh​​) KoFi- https://ko-fi.com/jjwalsh (https://ko-fi.com/jjwalsh) SoundCloud sourced Royalty-Free BGM thanks to Hikosaemon Support this podcast

Today we continue our journey through the story of the Japanese islandsThere are several specific topics that I would like to take a deeper dive into but I want to make sure that we have some basic ground covered before we get too deep into it.Throughout these 13 episodes, We will cover the entire span of Japanese history, from the early hunter-gatherers of the Jomon to the Newest Era, Reiwa. This will introduce the general outline of Japanese  history for those who are not familiar and will begin to contextualize famous events and people Music Credits: Opening: The Wind by Komiku Closing: Escaping_like_Indiana_Jones by Komiku

Women in Japanese Politics - Dr Emma Dalton discusses how the Major political parties in Japan constructed the modern Japanese political system, how political women negotiate the male dominated world of Japanese politics and experiences of women that have been involved in party politics in Japan.

Mizuki and Alicia discuss the steps it takes for a bill to pass through the Diet and become law. Episode guide: https://twitter.com/plus81_pod/status/1356073470363222016 Watch the 2015 強行採決 video from the episode here: https://youtu.be/EsVyWNqCQJ4 Follow and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Music by Stone Stewart --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plus-eight-one/support

Oliver is joined by Dr Giulio Pugliese, Departmental Lecturer in Japanese Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford, who has written extensively on politics and international relations in the Asia-Pacific with a focus on Japan, China and the United States. Today we will be discussing the legacy of Shinzō Abe on Sino-Japanese relations following his resignation on the 16th September, and how his departure will impact the future relationship between Japan and China. You can find out more about Dr Pugliese's research here. You can preview his book Sino-Japanese Power Politics: Might, Money and Minds here. Copyright © 2020 Oliver Moxham, ℗ 2020 Oliver Moxham. May be freely distributed in a classroom setting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-japan/message

The retirement of Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was met with concern and dismay in Japan. The long-serving leader had been in office since 2012, retained a strong popularity, and was well respected as a thoughtful and progressive leader in the international arena. Following in his footsteps is Yoshihide Suga, a public face of the Abe administration who emerged as a leading favourite. The 71 year old is from a modest background and a self made man, and would be an unusual leader in a country that favours political dynasties. Guest: Dr Shiro Armstrong (Director, Australia-Japan Research Centre, Australian National University) Recorded 30 October 2020.

Alicia and Mizuki discuss the branches of the Japanese government as Japan prepares for a new Prime Minister. Mizuki guides us in learning how the different branches interact, what our power as citizens are, and the latest baffling turn of events as the LDP elects their new leader. Find and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Special thanks to Stone Stewart for the intro music and Taro Hyodo for the break music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plus-eight-one/support

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has elected its new leader, and the country's new prime minister, following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga will step into Abe's shoes on Wednesday. And as Mayu Yoshida reports from Tokyo, it's unlikely his appointment will result in any major changes, including to Abe's ambitious economic agenda. For more on this, we were joined by John Nilsson-Wright. He's a senior lecturer of Japanese Politics at the University of Cambridge. He's also a senior research fellow for Northeast Asia at Chatham House. #YoshihideSuga #LiberalDemocraticParty #JapanEconomy JAPAN, YOSHIHIDE SUGA, LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY, PRIME MINISTER, SHINZO ABE, MAYU YOSHIDA, TOKYO, JAPAN ECONOMY, ABENOMICS, JOHN NILSSON-WRIGHT, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, CHATHAM HOUSE

What is the legacy of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who just a couple of days ago on August 28 announced that he would be resigning from office because of health problems? The news came as something of a shock — over the last eight years, Mr. Abe brought stability and continuity to a country that had grown used to political churn. In the five years in between Mr. Abe's first stint as Prime Minister — a short-lived one-year term in office that ended in 2007 and his coming to power in 2012, Japan had seen five different Prime Ministers. It's that sense of stability now that may represent Mr. Abe's greatest contribution to Japan's politics — both domestic and in the field of its international relations. Guest: Ananth Krishnan, former Beijing Correspondent, The Hindu. Find the In Focus podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Search for In Focus by The Hindu.

In Season 1, Episode 13, I interview musician Shin Kawasaki who sings the MigrAsians song "Find Another Way." Shin came from Japan to Los Angeles to pursue his music dreams as a young adult, and he's basically been here ever since! Until COVID-19 hit, Shin had a Tuesday night residency at The Escondite and talks about how he has been faring during the pandemic.Shin share's some interesting stories about his family's ancestry and struggles, including escaping what is today, North Korea, and starting out in poverty in Japan. He also discusses his views on Japanese politics and culture. We also get to a few of his new songs on his latest EP Six Songs from Insomnia (Spotify) at the end of the episode. If you purchase his album from Bandcamp, he will match it with a donation to ACLU, LA's Downtown’s Women's Center, and the Little Tokyo Service Center.Find Shin on Spotify and all the streaming platforms under shinkawasaki.About NishaFollow me on Instagram and Twitter! Check out my writing and coaching services on my website, and be sure to sign up for my newsletter!MusicShin Kawasaki: Find Another WayCC Mixter: Resonance by AirtoneCover ArtTiffany Wong ArtSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/migrasians)

John Heese is a Canadian living in Japan who now serves as a city councillor in Tsukuba. John is one of a small number of foreign born politicians now cropping up in Japan, he's been mighty successful too. Winning election three times in Japan. Hear how John ended up in Japan, why he chose to get involved in the world of Japanese politics and how he was received when he did. He's also extremely proud of Tsukuba and has big plans to help his city expand and succeed.

Tomohiko Taniguchi, PhD, is a Professor at Keio University and Special Adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet. In 2005 he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Deputy Press Secretary. He spent the next three years writing speeches for then Foreign Minister Taro Aso. Since January 2013, he has been Prime Minister Abe's primary foreign policy speech writer. Previously he was a journalist for 20 years, during which he spent a stint in London, 1997-2000. In 1999 the Foreign Press Association in London elected him President, the first from Asia. Hear Tomohiko and I discuss the world of Japanese Politics, including the enduring popularity of the Liberal Democratic Party. The Rise and Rise again of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, how he has worked with other foreign leaders including Obama and Trump equally. We also discuss Japanese Whisky!

Alicia and Mizuki tackle Japanese political parties in their latest episode. They discuss the ruling coalition (yo-to) and the opposition (ya-to), and their respective histories of separation, conversion, and bids for power. Check out the Episode Guide on our instagram to reference the the political parties' names, figures, and histories while you listen! Find and Support +81: https://plus81.carrd.co/ Email: plus81.pod@gmail.com Special thanks to Stone Stewart for the intro music and Taro Hyodo for the break music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plus-eight-one/support

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35968]

What is the COVID-19 situation in Japan, and how is Japan responding to the crisis? Throughout February and March 2020, Japan reported so few cases that it was rarely mentioned in the news. Since then, however, there has been a sharp increase, and a special emergency situation has been declared. What is the political situation now, and how are people in Japan assessing the crisis? Get an update from leading Japan professors in political science and public policy on how Japanese politics and society are bracing for crisis. Series: "COVID-19 in Japan" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35968]

Writer/attorney Ms. Sean Quinn Walpole - on Italian refugee crisis. Nigel Scott, London - “Who is Boris Johnson, and why?” Maryam talks about Abe Shinzo, Japanese politics and Asian culture.

Sponsored by the Harvard University Asia-related Centers, this event is the first in a new series on the Asia-Pacific during Trump’s presidency. Speakers: Joseph Nye, University Distinguished Service Professor, Harvard University Ezra Vogel, Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences Emeritus, Harvard University Lynn Kuok, Visiting Scholar, East Asian Legal Studies, Harvard Law School; Nonresident Fellow at Brookings Institution Sung-Yoon Lee, Kim Koo-Korea Foundation Professor in Korean Studies and Assistant Professor at The Fletcher School, Tufts University Moderated by Susan Pharr, Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese Politics, Harvard University Listen to more public events from Harvard's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies on our Soundcloud page.

In 2005 China was home to 16 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, but today it is the world’s leading producer of renewable energy sources. It has the largest capacity solar, wind and hydro plants in the world, accounting for one-third of installed wind power, and one-fifth of installed solar. It is now poised to step into a leadership role in global climate politics, and is well placed to be the dominant player in the post-carbon international economy. Dr. Benjamin Habib is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at La Trobe University.

It's no exaggeration that the election of Donald Trump was a shock to the system, and this was no more so than in the Asian region. During his election campaign Trump was abrasive and antagonistic towards many Asian countries, in particular China. Dr Ashley Townshend (Research Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney) talks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of La Trobe Asia) about Trump's 'America First' approach and what it means for Asia. Follow Ashley Townshend on Twitter: @ashleytownshend Follow Nick Bisley on Twitter: @nickbisley

It's no exaggeration that the election of Donald Trump was a shock to the system, and this was no more so than in the Asian region. During his election campaign Trump was abrasive and antagonistic towards many Asian countries, in particular China. Dr Ashley Townshend (Research Fellow, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney) talks to Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director of La Trobe Asia) about Trump's 'America First' approach and what it means for Asia.

Many countries have a problem when it comes to gender equality, but in Japan it's quite pronounced. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he wants to put more women to work to help make up for the country's shrinking population, but there is little evidence of serious progress in what has been dubbed ‘womenomics'. Of particular note, Japan has the lowest percentage of women's political representation in the industrialised world. Dr Emma Dalton (Japanese Lecturer in Global and Language Studies in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT) speaks to Matt Smith about why the glass ceiling is so hard to crack in Japan. Follow Emma Dalton on Twitter: @EmmaDal1977 Follow Matt Smith on Twitter: @nightlightguy

Many countries have a problem when it comes to gender equality, but in Japan it's quite pronounced. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he wants to put more women to work to help make up for the country's shrinking population, but there is little evidence of serious progress in what has been dubbed ‘womenomics'. Of particular note, Japan has the lowest percentage of women’s political representation in the industrialised world. Dr Emma Dalton (Japanese Lecturer in Global and Language Studies in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT) speaks to Matt Smith about why the glass ceiling is so hard to crack in Japan.

An election in the upper house of Japan has delivered a supermajority to Shinzo Abe, with two thirds of it in control of his Liberal Democratic Party and its allies. The win is a substantial vote of confidence for the Prime Minister and his policies, and with a similar majority in the lower house he now has the legislative firepower to make substantial changes, including rewriting Japan's pacifist constitution. Dr David Envall (International Relations, Australian National University) talks to Matt Smith about the election results and what Abe could do with this power.

Download The Lucker Dogs talk about bad birthday presents, caves in Connecticut, Dark Souls 3, and Japanese Politics. Featuring: Arvinder, Lucas, Ray, and Shashank Recorded: September 21, 2015

At the end of World War II, Japan adopted Article 9 into their constitution, aspiring to international peace and not having a standing army. Pacifism became part of the Japanese identity, but this could change with recent legislation. Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) and Matt Smith discuss the recent constitution changes and what it could mean for Japanese society. Follow Nick Bisley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickbisley Follow Matt Smith on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nightlightguy Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

At the end of World War II, Japan adopted Article 9 into their constitution, aspiring to international peace and not having a standing army. Pacifism became part of the Japanese identity, but this could change with recent legislation. Professor Nick Bisley (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia) and Matt Smith discuss the recent constitution changes and what it could mean for Japanese society. Follow Nick Bisley on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nickbisley Follow Matt Smith on Twitter: www.twitter.com/nightlightguy Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

How did Japan's recent election play out for Shinzo Abe, and what can Japan expect from his next term? Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia) and Assistant Professor Christopher Hobson (School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University) discuss Japanese politics and the Fukushima disaster. Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

How did Japan’s recent election play out for Shinzo Abe, and what can Japan expect from his next term? Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia) and Assistant Professor Christopher Hobson (School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University) discuss Japanese politics and the Fukushima disaster. Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.

How did Japan’s recent election play out for Shinzo Abe, and what can Japan expect from his next term? Professor Nick Bisley (La Trobe Asia) and Assistant Professor Christopher Hobson (School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University) discuss Japanese politics and the Fukushima disaster. Copyright 2015 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Please contact for permissions.