It's the Rice Economy, Stupid!
In this Japan Politics Podcast the shortage of rice continues to hurt Japan (and it's government), leading to the Farming Minister resigning and a big opportunity for Shinjiro Koizumi the son of a for...
4 Juni 202515min
Ishiba Talks Tough
Japan's PM Ishiba talks tough on tariffs and those who want to lower tax. Also, does Japan need regional immigration, election talk, low rice supply, and some positive news for Japan.
18 Maj 202522min
Is Yuichiro Tamaki the Future?
Discussing if Yuichiro Tamaki or Sanae Takaichi could succeed Ishiba, Ishiba's tour to Vietnam and the Philippines, Komeito's concerns and snakes on a train.
1 Maj 202515min
Japan Strikes Back
In this week's Japan Politics Podcast: Did Japan end Trump's tariffs? What could happen with the tariffs now? Also Japan sees record visitors, experiences population decline and Taiwan seems to love J...
17 Apr 202516min
A New Alliance
This week Ishiba lives to fight another day, an alliance is formed between CDP and Ishin, Trump tariffs loom, a budget is passed and Komeito may be tiring of the LDP.
3 Apr 202518min
Should Ishiba Stay or Should He Go?
Is time up for Japan's PM or can he survive his latest scandal? Also, who are his potential successors?
20 Mars 202525min
Women in Japanese Politics
Looking at the participation of women in Japan's politics, comparing participation to the USA and UK, who the prominent women in politics are and who are the SDP Party of Japan.
9 Mars 202529min
Rice Price Baby
Rice prices soar across Japan creating a crisis. Elsewhere the balance between Japan and China/Taiwan is questioned, LDP work with Ishin and not the DPFP, there's more news on Governor Saito and a sno...
23 Feb 202526min
