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Landslide Victory For The Ruling LDP Party in the General Election

Toshizo Omori — 2026-02-24T17:27:09Z

What Happened and What Lessons Leftists Should Learn from the Defeat of Oppositions in the Parliament?

- IVP613 - February 2026 / Japan

The Political Landscape Surrounding the Snap General Election

Toshizo Omori — 2026-01-23T10:59:47Z

Prime Minister Takaichi announced the dissolution of The House of Representatives and the general election at a press conference on January 19th. The general election is to be held on Sunday, February 8th. This brief essay will examine the current political situation, focusing on what the snap election means and why a new party, the Centrist Reform Coalition, was formed by the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP) and the Komeito Party (Komeito).

- IVP612 - January 2026 / Japan

Takaichi Administration's Two Months

Toshizo Omori — 2025-12-23T08:58:04Z

While LDP-JIP coalition government has been trying to promote right-wing policies, how should the left forces fight against them?

- IVP611 - December 2025 / Japan

Takaichi Administration established by the LDP-JIP Coalition : How to interpret the current Japanese political situation

Toshizo Omori — 2025-11-07T06:57:05Z

This brief essay analyzes the political character of the newly formed Takaichi administration and the framework of Japan's immediate political situation, situating it within the broader international political context. It also seeks to clarify the challenges and tasks facing the left.

- IVP610 - November 2025 / Japan