Introduction to Japanese Politics

Introduction to Japanese Politics, now in its fully updated 6th edition, is a comprehensive review of political developments in Japan. Since the previous edition, Japan's economic policy has undergone significant change with a period of deflation whilst the Abe administration has expanded Japan's international security participation. This classic introduction to Japanese politics has therefore now been revised and covers:Japan's geographical setting and historyJapan's political institutions and processesRecent organizational and.ideological changes in the LDPThe increasingly contentious realm of foreign and security issues, including North Korea's development of nuclear weapons.