Hawkish Japanese foreign policy largely based on aid since World War Two. Is change coming? Japanese alliance with America and fear of China dominate debate
Japan articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Japan. According to Freedom House, the "prime minister—who leads the majority party or coalition in the bicameral legislature’s (Diet’s) lower chamber, the House of Representatives—serves as head of government". Also see our section on World Democracy.
New Japan PM Brings Change Including Internet Campaigning
Japan’s ban on internet election campaigning will be ended as New PM takes helm: Japan PM brings change closer as giant Japan sees major political changes
New Japan Plans Economic Stimulus Package
Japan election brought opposition party to power as economic headwinds hit rich country: Japan plans economic stimulus in more right wing policy for nation
VIDEO: Japan Elections to Have World Impact
Democratic economic giant Japan elections with a changing world – Japan must react to growing China, Asia as political reform on table in Japan
Japan Opposition Likely to Make Gains in Elections
Strengthening Japan opposition likely to make gains with China’s rise most significant change
South Korea Postpones Military Intelligence Pact with Japan
Japan Concerned After Neighbor South Korea Postpones Military Intelligence Pact Between Countries
US Takes Steps Toward Tax Deal with Switzerland, Japan
Major Tax Deal with Switzerland, Japan on Trade Could Offer Large Rewards For Countries Involved
Can Pop Music Elections Aid Democratization of Society?
Japanese Music Contest’s Challenge to Existing Institutions Compared With Arab Spring and the Theory That Music Elections Aid the Democratization Movement