This third volume in the Japan Decides series remains the premier venue for scholarly research
on Japanese elections. Putting a spotlight on the 2017 general election the contributors
discuss the election results party politics coalition politics with Komeito the cabinet
constitutional revision new opposition parties and Abenomics. Additionally the volume looks
at campaigning public opinion media gender issues and representation North Korea and
security issues inequality immigration and cabinet scandals. With a topical focus and timely
coverage of the latest dramatic changes in Japanese politics the volume will appeal to
researchers and policy experts alike and will also make a welcome addition to courses on
Japanese politics comparative politics and electoral politics.
