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Japan’s unfortunate political limbo
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election SundayWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP
Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majorityBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in office despite his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the first time since 2009.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally
The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Japan's political instability could cloud economic policy, herald 'revolving door' of prime ministers
Analysts predict a short tenure for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with one noting that Japan could return to an era of "revolving door" prime ministers.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering
The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?
Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US electionWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan on cusp of energy storage boom
Demand for residential batteries set to surgeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
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Why it is lonely in the political centre
Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seemsBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Stagecraft and the power of political photographs
With the invention of photography came a new way to view, mythologize and remember the nation's presidents. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Washington Post ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The era of political polarization is over
Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
The Future of Political Influencers
Republicans now see the value in collaborating with influencers and content creators. Their plan? Bring them under their red tent for many elections to come.Tech - Wired - November 7 -
Germany’s deepening political crisis
Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apartTop stories - BBC News - November 13 -
Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics
We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Elon Musk’s Political Influence
We explore Musk’s agenda and ideology.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
The problem of politics in a noisy age
We are once again having to readjust to a vast expansion in the amount of conflicting information at our fingertipsBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
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Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 27 -
Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle
Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysisBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
How Japan's youngest CEO transformed Hello Kitty
As the cute character celebrates her 50th anniversary, the firm behind it is now a trillion yen business.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Japan's Prime Minister Skillfully Managed Trump
Shinzo Abe, then the prime minister of Japan, succeeded in making friends with Mr. Trump through golf, entertainment and appealing to his vanity.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
Revisiting Eikoh Hosoe’s Otherworldly Images of Postwar Japan
Working with a group of talented collaborators, Eikoh Hosoe redefined what it meant to be a photographer.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6
