About this episode
Ben discusses the upcoming Japanese general election with Donna Weeks.
Ben was joined by Donna Weeks, emeritus professor at Musashino University, to discuss this coming weekend's Japanese general election, where new prime minister Sanae Takaichi will be attempting to achieve her own mandate. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room’s supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support. You can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast if you sign up via Patreon for $8 (plus GST) or more per month. And $8 donors can now join the Tally Room Discord server.
People in this episode
Host: Ben
Guest: Donna Weeks
Topics covered
- Japan election
- politics
- Sanae Takaichi
Keywords
- general election
- prime minister
- Musashino University
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Products: Patreon
Places: Japan
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