Sanae Takaichi Is PM - How the Conservatives Won
Sanae Takaichi is confirmed as Japan's first female Prime Minister! How did she and Ishin make a deal to keep the centrist/left coalition out of power?
22 Okt 202523min
Sanae Takaichi - Japan's Next Leader
Who is the new Leader of the LDP, and Japan's next PM, Sanae Takaichi?
12 Okt 202517min
Can Shinjiro Koizumi be Stopped?
Japan faces a new PM as the governing LDP chooses its new Leader. Can anyone stop favourite Shinjiro Koizumi?
2 Okt 202512min
PM Ishiba Has Gone
Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has just resigned. Why did this happen and who might replace him?
10 Sep 202521min
Japan and Manchuria
Interview with historian Quin Cho to discuss Japan and the Manchurian Crisis and its impact and lasting effects on the world.
30 Aug 20251h 4min
Japan's 2025 Election - Results Are In!
Japan's 2025 election is over and the results are in! Looking at what led to another bad result for the LDP, Sanseito's breakthrough moment and how each party did.
23 Juli 202528min
Japan's 2025 Election: Preview
Japan has an election! On 20th July 2025 , will Sanseito and Japan's populist right surge? What does PM Ishiba need to survive? What can we expect from each of Japan's parties? All on the Japan Politi...
8 Juli 202527min
Japan Gives Money Away?
In this Japan Politics Podcast: Ishiba wants to hand out free money, Koizumi continues making a name for himself (as he tackles rice shortages) and Japan looks at regional links.
18 Juni 202518min
