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28. Okt. 2021 · The party has been in power almost continuously since 1955. That does not mean voters are happy. Oct 28th 2021. SINCE ITS FOUNDING in 1955, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has...
28. Sept. 2021 · Why Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Is Likely to Stay in Power - The New York Times. Why the Governing Party Election Is the Main Event in Japan. The country has free elections,...
- History of Democracy in Japan
- The Japanese Political System
- Opposition Political Parties in Japan
- The Future of Democracy in Japan
Japan began an extensive process of democratic modernization in the late 19th century, during Emperor Meiji’s reign from 1868 to 1912. Until that point, Japan was divided into feudal domains, with authority split between the emperor and shoguns. However, with the threat of colonization, a group of enlightened powerful men began unifying the country...
Japan’s political system is characterized by the domination of the LDP. The party has governed continually since its founding in 1955, with only brief losses of power between 1993-94 and 2009-12. However, much of the LDP’s success has been down to its adaptability. Some of the divisions which shape political contests in Western nations – between co...
Japan’s left embraced the idea of a new kind of internationalism for Japan in the aftermath of World War Two. As the only country to have experienced two nuclear attacks, it was appealing to embrace the idea of pacifism, renounce a standing army, and focus attention on international institutions such as the United Nations (UN). The left has broadly...
Many of Japan’s young people are increasingly receptive to a more identity-based politics, sometimes with an authoritarian flavour. This is partly driven by domestic discourse around lowered living standards, and partly by perceived external threats such as China and North Korea. Governors and local politicians in Tokyo and Osaka have been increasi...
22. Sept. 2021 · Jiro Yamaguchi. Back. In Brief. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has long dominated Japanese politics, losing power on only two occasions since 1955. But despite this dominance, it has not always been easy for LDP prime ministers to implement key policies.
22. Jan. 2021 · Japan’s democratic renewal and the survival of the liberal order | Brookings. Mireya Solís Director - Center for Asia Policy Studies, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Asia Policy...
30. Okt. 2021 · Japan’s Election Was Closer Than Usual, Even Though Party in Power Has Hit Snooze The governing Liberal Democrats won on Sunday, despite having chosen a prime minister, Fumio Kishida,...
28. Juni 2018 · The Liberal Democratic Party ( Jiyu-Minshu To, LDP) has been predominant in Japanese politics since its formation in 1955. The LDP has led the government for more than 90 percent of its lifetime, except for two short breaks in 1993–1994 and 2009–2012.
