Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party regains dominance after years of crises, restoring near-continuous control that characterized most of the nation’s post-war history.
LDP Regains Dominance After Years of Crises
Elections have restored the dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party, which has held nearly continuous power throughout most of Japan’s post-war history.
Recent Challenges and Public Dissatisfaction
In recent years, however, the party lost its majority in both houses of parliament due to growing public dissatisfaction. This discontent was fueled by a series of financial scandals and rising living costs.
