Japanese parliament brings huge majority, but in distorted result
The early election called by Japanese Prime Minster Shinzo Abe has served him well, narrowly maintaining his government’s two-thirds majority in the Shugi-in, the lower house of the Japanese parliament. … Continue reading
October 30, 2017 · Leave a comment
Japanese government may win election landslide
The incumbent government of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe looks likely to win a landslide in this weekend’s snap national elections. The long-dominant Liberal Democrat Party, despite recent scandals, is … Continue reading
October 22, 2017 · Leave a comment
Snap Japanese election will not be normal competition
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called a snap early election for the Shugi-in, the lower House of the Japanese parliament – but don’t expect a normal contest. The election … Continue reading
September 26, 2017 · 1 Comment