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Rintaro Nishimura

The Japan Times

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Has Takaichi secured a win? Conservative voters are returning to the LDP.

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The Japan Times

Rintaro Nishimura

Takaichi's 'Japan First' is a recalibration of Abe's vision of openness

23.01.2026 58

Nikkei Asian Review

Rintaro Nishimura

Dragging on the LDP’s political drama does little for Japan

04.09.2025 45

The Japan Times

Rintaro Nishimura

The dilemma facing Japan’s rising (and falling) populist parties

04.07.2025 10

The Japan Times

Rintaro Nishimura

Can Ishiba survive 2025?

24.01.2025 20

Nikkei Asian Review

Rintaro Nishimura

Future of Korea-Japan relations under PM Ishiba

On Oct. 1, Japan confirmed Shigeru Ishiba as its new prime minister. Ishiba’s victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race...

15.10.2024 5

The Korea Times

Rintaro Nishimura