The effects of electoral reforms on campaign practices in Japan: putting new wine into old bottles

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Political reforms that were promised in 1994 in Japan have not materialized for three reasons. Numerous strict campaign regulations continue to exist which make it difficult for candidates to make any general appeal to Japanese voters. The new single-election districts also created opportunities for politicians to switch to other political parties in order to secure nominations in their preferred districts. The new district boundaries separated many candidates from organizations which had previously supported them.

Evaluation, Political campaigns, Political reform, Political culture

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Government-party coordination in Japan's foreign policy-making: the issue of permanent membership in the UNSC

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Japan's bid for permanent membership in the Security Council of the United Nations (UNSC) shows the dispute between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and prime minister Sakigake over UNSC brings about controversies. The problems involved in Japan's foreign policy-making under a multiparty coalition arrangement are likely to become dominant features in Japanese politics.

Analysis, Membership, United Nations. Security Council, Japan. Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan. Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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