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The ruling party, LDP, and its coalition party, Komeito,  have fallen short of the majority threshold even after accounting for uncontested seats. This result signals a significant political shift and public dissatisfaction potentia...

Tokyo’s recent Metropolitan Assembly election, held on 22 June, offers important insights into the current political mood in Japan. GR Japan explores the shifts in party performance, including changes in support for the LDP, Komeito, and...

Japan is once again grappling with a rice crisis — but this time, the challenges go far beyond short-term supply disruptions. With prices more than doubling in the past year and references to the historic 1918 unrest resurfacing, the so-...

Just over 3 weeks after taking office on 4 June, President Lee Jae-myung has already made a series of moves toward forming his cabinet and administration more broadly, including nominating longtime political ally Kim Min-seok as Prime Mi...