Tag Archives: Shinzo Abe

Review: Yokai no Mago

Posted on March 16, 2023 by philipbrasor

The title of this new Japanese documentary translates as “Grandchild of the Monster,” with “monster” referring to the late Nobusuke Kishi, who was prime minister from 1957 to 1960 and often called the “monster of the Showa Era.” The term … Continue reading →

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Number 1 Shimbun February

Posted on February 1, 2023 by philipbrasor

Here is our media column for the February issue of the Number 1 Shimbun, which is about the struggle to find an heir to the Shinzo Abe political dynasty.

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Media watch: Opinions about state funeral show the limitations of public surveys

Posted on August 28, 2022 by philipbrasor

Polling and public surveys suck up a lot of media oxygen, especially with regards to political issues. Earlier this year, the justice ministry questioned the public on the separate married names matter. Over the years the portion of respondents in … Continue reading →

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Media watch: LDP heavyweights scramble to kill own redistricting plan

Posted on May 28, 2022 by philipbrasor

For years, concerned citizens have asked Japanese courts to address the vote disparities that have plagued national elections since the electoral system was revamped nearly 30 years ago. In almost all the cases, judges have found that such disparities are … Continue reading →

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Media column May 2022

Posted on May 1, 2022 by philipbrasor

Here is our media column for the May issue of the Number 1 Shimbun, which is about a veteran reporter for the Asahi Shimbun who was punished for supposedly putting pressure on another publication on behalf of former prime minister … Continue reading →

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