In this week's Japan Politics Podcast: Did Japan end Trump's tariffs? What could happen with the tariffs now? Also Japan sees record visitors, experiences population decline and Taiwan seems to love Japan.

This week Ishiba lives to fight another day, an alliance is formed between CDP and Ishin, Trump tariffs loom, a budget is passed and Komeito may be tiring of the LDP.

Is time up for Japan's PM or can he survive his latest scandal? Also, who are his potential successors?

Looking at the participation of women in Japan's politics, comparing participation to the USA and UK, who the prominent women in politics are and who are the SDP Party of Japan.

Rice prices soar across Japan creating a crisis. Elsewhere the balance between Japan and China/Taiwan is questioned, LDP work with Ishin and not the DPFP, there's more news on Governor Saito and a snow ball fight creates a potential criminal investigation.

In a banner week PM Ishiba finally meets Trump, gets a poll bump and China makes concessions.

In Episode 11 I talk about Sanae Takaichi meeting Trump, the LDP's increased majority, marital surnames, more scandal for Governor Saito and Shohei Kondo gets censored for criticising Assassins Creed Shadows.

A deep dive into Japan's constitution, Article 9 and how Japan has coped with being legally forbidden from having a military.

Episode 9 covering Yoon's failed arrest and ongoing impeachment, the Constitution Party of Japan, shrinking houses in Japan, regional tourism, Hiroshima vs Kansai okonomiyaki and remote workers in Lawsons.

In episode 8 I discuss the Leader of the DPFP being suspended, Abe's widow meeting with Donald Trump, shared surname legislation and naming your child Pikachu.