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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Episodes

Ishiba - The Lonely Figure

Episode four of the Japan Politics Podcast. Looking at Ishiba's failure to meet Trump, a miracle comeback for Governor Saito, the history of the Conservative Party of Japan and Japan FC.

Nov 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 4

Japan and Donald Trump

Episode three of the Japan Politics Podcast. Looking at what a Trump win means for Japan, Ishiba's confirmation as PM, a scandal in the DPFP and why Shibuya Square is closed for New Years.

Nov 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 3

Japan's Race for Prime Minister

Episode two of the Japan Politics Podcast looking at who will win the race to be Japan's Prime Minister, who won and lost the election, election stories and Yokohama Dena Baystars.

Nov 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 2

Japan's Snap Election

Looking at Japan's 2024 snap election, the fortunes of the LDP, political parties in Japan and Leeds United's Ao Tanaka.

Oct 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1

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