Tokyo Gubernatorial Election from the Eyes of Tokyo Native- Part 1: Yuriko Koike Analysis
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In this special series, we delve into the Tokyo Gubernatorial Election, which officially began on June 20, with election day on July 7. With a record-breaking 56 candidates in the running, this election is one of the most competitive and intriguing in Tokyo's history.In this episode, we will focus on Yuriko Koike, running for her 3rd term. This will be followed by two more episodes which will focus on her key opponents.Whether you're a political enthusiast or just love a good drama, thi...
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Published 10/08/24
In this episode, we delve into the upcoming leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), set for September 27. We will explore the election process as well as the leading candidates.We also touch on the state of Japan's opposition parties and its leadership election. ...
Published 09/01/24