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Jeff Kingston
Kingston is a professor of Asian studies at Temple University, Japan.
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Why Becoming Japan's First Woman Prime Minister May Be the Easy Part
Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, faces daunting challenges—Trump among them, writes Jeff Kingston.
By Jeff Kingston
October 4, 2025
Japan Is Entering the Populist Era
The country is looking less immune to the populism that has afflicted virtually all other rich nations.
By Jeff Kingston
August 28, 2025
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