Shinzo Abe’s death reveals complex story of discrimination and xenophobia
In forging a new Japanese identity after the war, the government excluded some groups — and embraced conservative religious organizations
Shinzo Abe gave Japan far more than ‘Abenomics’
His predecessors struggled to govern. Abe helped transform Japanese politics.
What Shinzo Abe’s assassination means for Japanese politics
Abe stepped down as prime minister in 2020, but never stepped away
Nobody can go to the Tokyo Olympics. So why is the government going ahead with them?
The political stakes are high, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga must face voters in a general election this fall
Japan’s prime minister is resigning. This is how Abe transformed Japanese politics.
Abe was a remarkably strong prime minister. Future leaders will seek to emulate his model.
Abe romps, Japan yawns: 2014 Japanese parliamentary election report
Joshua Tucker: Continuing our series of election reports, the following