Japan Politics Podcast

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A podcast about Japanese Politics in English. Host Luke Whittaker is a Japan history and culture enthusiast who tries to get to grip with Japanese politics and current events.

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Japan's 2026 Election Results : Conservatives Wipe out the Left

Feb 11, 202639 min

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

Feb 1, 202632 min

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

Jan 14, 202624 min

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?