Japan's Political Parties Explained: Who They Are, What They Stand For - Unseen Japan

Japan's Political Parties Explained: Who They Are, What They Stand For - Unseen Japan

With less than a week to go before the election on July 20th, Japan’s political landscape is once again in the spotlight. But for many, the maze of parties, platforms, and shifting alliances can be hard to follow. That’s where we come in. Here are Japan’s political parties explained, from the long-dominant LDP to its rising challengers, in plain language. The stakes are high: voters will decide who fills 124 of the 248 seats in the Upper House. …