Japan's ruling party in 'danger zone' at election
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Oct 23, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:07:24

Just one party has almost continuously ruled Japan for the past 70 years, the Liberal Democratic Party.

But with a new Prime Minister appointed, and more than 80 elected members of the party engulfed in a slush fund scandal ... their popularity is plummeting. So much so pollsters say the party is in the 'danger zone' ahead of this weekend's general election.  

  • Guest: Rintaro Nishimura, associate in the Japan Practice at The Asia Group
  • Producer: Eleni Psaltis

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