Yes, Japan is a democracy, but it’s been almost entirely under the control of the conservative Liberal Democrats since its post-World War II restart and new constitution. Well, six weeks from now, that could finally end with a win by the centrist Democrats Aug. 30.
I think it would be good for Japan. The LDP in opposition would be forced to take a serious look at itself. And, hopefully, become a better party. In a parliamentary system, unlike the U.S. “division and snarls” government, a parliamentary opposition has to do that.
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