Japan Politics Podcast

Episodios

• Is Japan's PM in Trouble? 11.07.2026 14m

  Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, is facing a scandal over AI campaign videos and lower poll ratings. Where does her government go from here?
• Japan's Having a Referendum? 30.04.2026 26m

  Japan could soon be having a referendum on allowing the country to have a military, what are the pros and cons of the change and could this help or hurt Sanae Takaichi?
• Japan Wins in America, Loses in North Korea 25.03.2026 18m

  Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, can boast a diplomatic win after a successful meeting with Donald Trump. Her efforts with North Korea were less successful, what went wrong?
• What Does War in Iran Mean for Japan? 11.03.2026 17m

  What could this developing conflict mean for Japan? Looking at how the military, economy, energy and politics of Japan could all be shaped by this war.
• Japan's 2026 Election Results : Conservatives Wipe out the Left 11.02.2026 39m

  Japan's conservative Leader, Sanae Takaichi, has won a super majority! How did she win her vindicating 316 seat victory? Why did Japan's centre and left perform so badly?
• Japan's 2026 Election - Preview 01.02.2026 32m

  Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, has called a snap election, but can she win it? Why is Japan having another election? What are the key issues? Plus, how each party could fare in 2026.
• Japan Faces Global Tensions 14.01.2026 24m

  Japan faces global chaos with Ukraine, Venezuela and fears for Greenland and NATO. Is the global order Japan relies on for security under threat and how are they responding?
• Taiwan Tension: China v Japan 26.11.2025 18m

  China-Japan tensions are high after PM Sanae Takaichi's comments about Taiwan. How has China responded and what happens now?
• Everybody Loves Sanae Takaichi? 11.11.2025 17m

  The highs and lows of Sanae Takaichi's start as Japan's Prime Minister, plus why she's doing so well in the polls.
• Sanae Takaichi Is PM - How the Conservatives Won 22.10.2025 23m

  Sanae Takaichi is confirmed as Japan's first female Prime Minister! How did she and Ishin make a deal to keep the centrist/left coalition out of power?
• Sanae Takaichi - Japan's Next Leader 12.10.2025 17m

  Who is the new Leader of the LDP, and Japan's next PM, Sanae Takaichi?
• Can Shinjiro Koizumi be Stopped? 02.10.2025 12m

  Japan faces a new PM as the governing LDP chooses its new Leader. Can anyone stop favourite Shinjiro Koizumi?
• PM Ishiba Has Gone 10.09.2025 21m

  Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has just resigned. Why did this happen and who might replace him?
• Japan and Manchuria 30.08.2025 1h 4m

  Interview with historian Quin Cho to discuss Japan and the Manchurian Crisis and its impact and lasting effects on the world.
• Japan's 2025 Election - Results Are In! 23.07.2025 28m

  Japan's 2025 election is over and the results are in! Looking at what led to another bad result for the LDP, Sanseito's breakthrough moment and how each party did.
• Japan's 2025 Election: Preview 08.07.2025 27m

  Japan has an election! On 20th July 2025 , will Sanseito and Japan's populist right surge? What does PM Ishiba need to survive? What can we expect from each of Japan's parties? All on the Japan Politics Podcast.
• Japan Gives Money Away? 18.06.2025 18m

  In this Japan Politics Podcast: Ishiba wants to hand out free money, Koizumi continues making a name for himself (as he tackles rice shortages) and Japan looks at regional links.
• It's the Rice Economy, Stupid! 04.06.2025 15m

  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 former P.M.
• Ishiba Talks Tough 18.05.2025 22m

  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.
• Is Yuichiro Tamaki the Future? 01.05.2025 15m

  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.