Young Japanese voters embrace right-wing populist parties, leaving the prime minister on the brink
- Written by Craig Mark, Adjunct Lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Hosei University
Japan’s ruling coalition suffered the widely expected loss of its majority in the July 20 election, as young voters shifted to the populist right. As a result, Shigeru Ishiba’s prime ministership now hangs in the balance.
The election was for half of the 248 members of the House of Councillors, the upper house of the National Diet,...
