Who is the new Leader of the LDP, and Japan's next PM, Sanae Takaichi?

Japan faces a new PM as the governing LDP chooses its new Leader. Can anyone stop favourite Shinjiro Koizumi?

Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has just resigned. Why did this happen and who might replace him?

Interview with historian Quin Cho to discuss Japan and the Manchurian Crisis and its impact and lasting effects on the world.

Japan's 2025 election is over and the results are in! Looking at what led to another bad result for the LDP, Sanseito's breakthrough moment and how each party did.

Japan has an election! On 20th July 2025 , will Sanseito and Japan's populist right surge? What does PM Ishiba need to survive? What can we expect from each of Japan's parties? All on the Japan Politics Podcast.

In this Japan Politics Podcast: Ishiba wants to hand out free money, Koizumi continues making a name for himself (as he tackles rice shortages) and Japan looks at regional links.

In this Japan Politics Podcast the shortage of rice continues to hurt Japan (and it's government), leading to the Farming Minister resigning and a big opportunity for Shinjiro Koizumi the son of a former P.M.

Japan's PM Ishiba talks tough on tariffs and those who want to lower tax. Also, does Japan need regional immigration, election talk, low rice supply, and some positive news for Japan.

Discussing if Yuichiro Tamaki or Sanae Takaichi could succeed Ishiba, Ishiba's tour to Vietnam and the Philippines, Komeito's concerns and snakes on a train.