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National / Politics | View from Osaka Oct 1, 2021

Kishida's LDP victory prompts mixed feelings in Kansai

by Eric Johnston

Kansai LDP chapters strongly backed the presumptive prime minister's main rival, but the business community was more in favor of Kishida, largely due to his support for nuclear power.

National / Politics | View from Osaka Sep 10, 2021

Who you gonna call?: Parties with Osaka roots sad to see Suga go

by Eric Johnston

With the upcoming change in LDP leadership, Nippon Ishin no Kai may lose its direct line to the Prime Minister's Office at a crucial time in Kansai politics.