Miko Ukaji

Populism as Democratic Medicine: Reiwa Shinsengumi and Japan’s Political Apathy

Revisiting Japan’s Democratic Stagnation Populism is often portrayed as a toxin to democracy—an anti-pluralist, anti-institutional movement that undermines liberal norms. Yet, in certain contexts,...

Democratic Erosion in Japan: A Silent Crisis

Boston University

Japan is often praised as a stable democracy; however, a closer look at its political and economic landscape reveals troubling signs of democratic backsliding. From prolonged economic stagnation and...