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Japan Yuntaku
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This is Japan Yuntaku, a guy who loves Japan :)
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New Video: biweekly, every Friday/Saturday (depending on where you live 🫡 )
yuntaku / ゆんたく (verb): to talk, chat
This is Japan Yuntaku, a guy who loves Japan :)
This channel aims to create a space to learn more about modern Japanese politics together 🤝
I try to use as much data as possible. Subscribe to learn more about Japanese politics!
Feel free to comment away with video ideas and what you want to learn about Japanese politics.
While I aim to publish a new video every other week, there will be times when I cannot upload a video (because of life).
New Video: biweekly, every Friday/Saturday (depending on where you live 🫡 )
yuntaku / ゆんたく (verb): to talk, chat
How Japan's Prime Minister Is Decided (LDP's Presidential Process Explained)
Japan selects its Prime Minister through the Parliament (similar to the UK and other parliamentary countries). However, most Japanese Prime Ministers go through another process because the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP / 自民党) has been in power for the past 60-ish years. In this short video, we'll review how the LDP decides their Party President, who eventually becomes the Prime Minister of Japan.
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Why Japan's Prime Minister is Stepping Down
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.14 дней назад
On August 14, 2024, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida announced that he would not seek reelection, meaning he would be stepping down when his term ends in September. In this video, we will investigate why Prime Minister Kishida is stepping down, the turning points in his political career, and why stepping down may give him more political power. Kishida became Prime Minister in October 2022 after ...
Japan's Broken Relationship with America (the US Military Base Problem)
Просмотров 2 тыс.Месяц назад
On 24 December 2023, a US military personnel stationed in Okinawa, Japan, assaulted a minor and the Japanese government kept this a secret for 6 months. The US Ambassador "expressed regret" and the Japanese government pledged to notify local governments immediately. However, citizens, especially Okinawans, are having none of this. Unfortunately, crimes committed by US military personnel are not...
Tokyo's Election Will Change the Political Landscape (Part 2)
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
The 2024 Tokyo Gubernatorial Election results are out. This election had the second-largest voter turnout since 1975 and was the largest gubernatorial election in Tokyo's history, with a total of 56 candidates running for office. Current Governor Yuriko Koike secured a third term against Shinji Ishimaru, Renho, and Toshio Tamogami. However, the results of the 2024 Tokyo Gubernatorial Election t...
One Party is Hijacking Tokyo's Election
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
Tokyo will have an election on June 7th to decide the new governor of Tokyo Prefecture and one party hijacked the entire campaigning process. Current governor Yuriko Koike is running for reelection (third term). This year, 56 candidates are running, the highest number in Tokyo's history. Out of the 56, the majority are supported by one party. This party is taking advantage of the campaign law's...
Tokyo's Gubernatorial Election: Everything You Need to Know (Part 1)
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Tokyo will have an election on 7 July 2024 to decide the new governor of Tokyo Prefecture. This is the largest gubernatorial election in Tokyo's history as there are a total of 56 candidates running for office. Current governor Yuriko Koike is running for reelection (third term). This year, three other promising candidates may seriously challenge Koike's rule especially as the opposition party ...
The Unexpected Backlash Towards Japan's Tax Break
Просмотров 9603 месяца назад
In October 2023, the Japanese government announced that there would be a tax break in June 2024. While free money is always welcomed, this upcoming tax break received unexpected backlash from some citizens. In this video, we will review the June 2024 tax break plan and why some have criticized this "free" distribution of money. If you're curious about my opinion, I like free money, so I don't h...
How Do Elections Work in Japan?
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Elections in Japan can get complicated, so this video simplifies how voters get to vote in both the Lower House/House of Representatives (shuugiin or 衆議院) and Upper House/House of Councilors (sangiin or 参議院). This video includes additional changes that were made in the past few years. Japan's electoral system was adopted in 1994 after an eight-party coalition defeated the main ruling party, the...
Japan Might be Ready for a New Ruling Party
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Japan just had three by-elections on April 28th to fill in empty seats in the three districts in Shimane, Nagasaki, and Tokyo Prefecture, and the main party just LOST ALL THREE by-elections. This might mean that Japan might be ready for a new ruling party. While by-elections are usually not a big deal in Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party, the current ruling party, has been tormented by its ow...
What Political Party Do Japanese People ACTUALLY Support?
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Japan has been dominated by one political party (the Liberal Democratic Party or the LDP) since 1955, which means the LDP is popular, right? In this video, we will review what parties are popular in Japan and why these numbers may not accurately reflect the current number of seats in Parliament. There are currently ten nationally recognized parties (国政政党), and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP ...
Three Elections That May Predict Japan's Future
Просмотров 8024 месяца назад
Japan will have three by-elections on April 28th to fill in empty seats in the three districts in Shimane, Nagasaki, and Tokyo Prefecture. A by-election is an election to fill a vacant seat in Parliament for the rest of the term. While by-elections are usually not a big deal in Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party, the current ruling party, has been tormented by its own Fundraising Party Money S...
Why "Boycott Taxes" Is Trending in Japan
Просмотров 3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
#確定申告ボイコット (boycott tax returns) has been trending on X (Twitter) in Japan for the past week. Why are Japanese people calling for a boycott? In this video, we will look into why citizens want to boycott taxes. This video will also examine the current political atmosphere regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) ongoing fundraising party money scandal. While Japanese citizens generally do ...
Japan's Ruling Party is in Danger
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Japan's greatest money scandal, which began in November 2023, is still plaguing Japanese politics. It is reported that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the main ruling party of Japan, has 670 Million Yen underreported. This is Japan's greatest political scandal of the century. New information is revealed every day, and nothing is saving the public image of the LDP. In response to growing cri...
TOP TEN EVENTS that shaped Japanese Politics in 2023
Просмотров 5027 месяцев назад
Here are the top ten political events that shaped Japan in 2022. In this video, I ranked the top ten events in terms of importance. I have provided the context of each event so that anyone can learn more about Japanese domestic politics. Subscribe to learn more about Japanese politics! Chapters Event 10: COVID Rules? 00:00 Event 9: G7 Hiroshima 00:37 Event 8: Japan's Nuclear Water 01:37 Event 7...
Japan's Greatest Political Scandal of the Century is Happening Right Now
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
500 Million Yen is "missing" (unreported) from the ruling party. Japan's greatest political scandal of the century is happening right now. Last month, it was revealed that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the ruling party, did not report 40 Million Yen of revenue on their taxes. However, as investigations began, it was revealed that 500 Million Yen went underreported from one, single faction...
Japan's Serious Taxi Crisis (that Uber Cannot Save)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Japan's Serious Taxi Crisis (that Uber Cannot Save)
Cabinet Reshuffle in Japan EXPLAINED
Просмотров 48011 месяцев назад
Cabinet Reshuffle in Japan EXPLAINED
Will Free Education Solve Japan's Population Crisis?
Просмотров 948Год назад
Will Free Education Solve Japan's Population Crisis?
Japan (Apparently) is Ready to Fight for Peace
Просмотров 409Год назад
Japan (Apparently) is Ready to Fight for Peace
How the Japanese Government Works (Ultimate Guide)
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
How the Japanese Government Works (Ultimate Guide)
Okinawa Memorial Day EXPLAINED (Irei no Hi)
Просмотров 261Год назад
Okinawa Memorial Day EXPLAINED (Irei no Hi)
Why is Japan's Prime Minister Unpopular?
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Год назад
Why is Japan's Prime Minister Unpopular?
Japan's New Plan to Solve its Population Crisis (is sad)
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.Год назад
Japan's New Plan to Solve its Population Crisis (is sad)
Japan's Election Years are Inconsistent. Here's Why.
Просмотров 910Год назад
Japan's Election Years are Inconsistent. Here's Why.
Japan vs the West (G7 Member Countries)
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Japan vs the West (G7 Member Countries)
So what you’re saying is the JCP is based, and the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai is real.
Great video. Do you mind doind doing the same for Germany? I think we need some cooperation between countries right nor. Feel hugged from Germany.
Free Watson, Fuck Japan
does this mean japan is going to have a new election soon?
Official elections should happen next October (2025), but there are rumors of a snap election in October/November 2024…
@japanyuntaku wow everybody seems to be having elections this year. interesting i wonder who they select as prime minister i gather that would happen before any new election takes place.
@@poil8351 Yes, I will be posting a video about the "future" PM hopefully by the end of the week, if not within a week...!
ruclips.net/user/shorts-TAQC724u1w?feature=shared Save japan from spreading islam . Islam is a curse isnt it, how can they convert a japanese into islam?
You know, sometimes I wonder, how would have been Japan changed, if Koichi Kato succeeded with his rebelion against Yoshiro Mori.
You are one of the few people on which I've found that are interested in japanese politics, congratulations on your work
Thank you for the comment! 😃
Party leaders are pretty interesting in the UK. After Conservative prime minister Boris Johnson resigned, the Conservative Party members held a similar two round election, with your typical media focus on all the candidates. There’s a moment from one of the debates where Rishi Sunak insists that Liz Truss can’t handle the economy as she isn’t being pragmatic enough (foreshadowing). There’s also a moment where candidates appeared on Laura Kuenssberg’s show (a political talk show that many consider to be out of touch and biased). For some reason, one of the panel guests was the comedian Joe Lycett, leading to some of the best quotes in recent political history: ‘Well done Liz!’ ‘I know that there’s been criticism in the Mail on Sunday today about lefty-liberal wokey comedians on the BBC. I’m actually VERY right wing and I loved it!’ ‘It would be wrong to predict the future, even though loads of people have predicted that we’re going to have real issues with paying our energy bills’ ‘It was nice to hear from Rishi Sunak. He’s not going to be prime minister so you may as well have interviewed Peter Andre’ Considering the fact that Liz Truss proceeded to crash the economy in less than a month and the fact that the UK has been in an ongoing cost of living crisis this aged super well. After Liz Truss resigned as prime minister, they had to elect a conservative leader under new rules. I’m not sure why they changed it, but you needed much more nominations from conservative lawmakers to get through to the second round. Rishi Sunak was the only MP to get enough nominations, meaning he wasn’t even voted in by his own party members. By this point, though, the Conservative Party was severely unpopular and there wasn’t much he could do as prime minister to save his party from getting utterly defeated in July 2024. Back in 2017, the UK Labour Party (it was in opposition at the time) got a sudden sharp rise in membership because its previous leader changed the rules on voting for a new leader. I forgot the exact details but it essentially let any member vote on the party’s leader, meaning many people signed up for a £3 membership just to vote for a new leader. Some people say that there was a right wing effort to get Jeremy Corbyn voted as labour leader, as he was one of the furthest left in the party. The logic here is that he’d turn off all the moderate labour voters by being too left wing. I take this with a grain of salt, though, as Corbyn is incredibly popular to the point that he did way better than anyone is expecting in the 2017 election, leading to the Conservatives having a hung Parliament. He even recently won back his seat as an independent. He’s a pretty polarising figure in politics, though, as some people really really hate him. Yeah TL;DR the UK is a bit of a mess and I need to get hobbies outside of politics.
It's amazing that after the LDP presidential elections, the party president-elect will face a separate investiture vote in both chambers of the National Diet.
And it's crazy to think that a Prime Minister can change just like that without the people's input 😔
@@japanyuntaku That's understandable, at least for those who have a little knowledge about Japan's political system, that such changes does not all the time require input from people, since they vote for their district and list MPs first and foremost.
Thank you! I would love to have a video about how the LDP reacted to the 1993-1994 and 2009-2012 periods. I mean, when you are such a dominant party for so long, I don't know how you can adapt to become an opposition party.
Thank you for the video idea! 🙏 I would love to do that sometime early next year after starting and finishing my series on explaining every political party in Japan.
@@japanyuntaku Say, what do the major Japanese Political Parties think about whaling? Who’s in favor of it and who isn’t? And why is the whaling industry so large when there seems to be little demand of it from Japanese citizens?
@@tristankawatsuma8962 I'm not that aware, but from the little research I did, it seems like the Japanese government supports the overall market.
Maybe you can try an election series? Where you try to discuss each historical elections and the political background.
Sounds like a good idea! I'll probably do past Prime Ministers as this encompasses historical elections, too 😃 Maybe after my political party series, which I hope to do later this year. Thank you for the idea! 🙏
@@japanyuntaku Thank you for the reception! If you want inspiration or guide to follow you can try viewing Mr Beat, Elections Israel, or Noj Rant's Imperial Russian elections, as they also did election series for the countries they cover.
@@avilancer2516 I'll look into those channels!
You should make videos on former Japanese prime ministers,it would help us having more context.
I think I will do that next year after starting and finishing a different series, thank you for the idea! 🙏
Japanese innovation has become quite slugish. I mean no offense when i say that. However there is an opportunity ahead. Many innovations in technology have come through military investment. Such is the case of the United States. The current party (LDP) has been increasing the military budget. Depending on how the money is spent, it could bring about innovation for Japan. The LDP has ruled for a long time. I can't understand how they have missed this detail. Still increasing military spending won't do much if the yen keeps depreciating. Japan needs a strong yen so that the increase in military spending can be more fruitful. In my view Japan had no choice but to increase spending in defense because of China and the USA becoming more and more unreliable due to isolationism. The LDP needs to do more to encourage births. That is imperative for Japan. I don't think failure is an option in demographics.
Agree. Defending a country is great, but what can you defend if there's nothing left to protect 😔
@@japanyuntakuExactly. I wish nothing but the best to Japan.
@@johnsullivan4049 🤝 🇯🇵
Can foreigner participate and vote for a candidate?
I actually think the two round system is more democratic, first you need to vote for someone you like and in the second if nobody received more than 50%, you need to choose the one that you think its better between the two. Imagine if they had this in countries like the US
In the US, the two round system wouldn't work because in US, voters only vote for two presidential candidates from the two main parties. This only possible to elections that have multiple viable parties or candidates.
Don't know, I'm French and what happened is that in the second round, half of the voters or more have to vote against someone more than for someone. For instance, I had to vote twice for a guy I didn't like just to not get one I hate even more. That's how our current president was elected with only 18% of the electors really voting for him in 2017. In the second round most people didn't vite for him but against Le Pen. So you see it is not perfect.
If the leader of Japan were directly elected by the people, this could increase accountability for politicians...
@@avilancer2516 Yeah, but maybe if one day you guys go multiparty
No form of democracy is perfect.
4 economy of the world Not 3
Back when I made this video, it was 3rd place 👍
I wonder, if there really is any reformist group within the LDP, every single member, who tried to implement reformist policies was bullied out of the party (Takeo Miki, Takeo Fukuda).
I’m not sure of a reformist candidate at the moment - Shigeru Ishiba is an outsider who has a shot, but I’m not sure whether he would be considered a reformist…
He realised he was not the prime minister. Just american messenger.
He is an embarrassment. America can have him
i bet the same thing that happened in mexico will happen to japan, shitt its already started though dei
Are you talking about Mexico's first female president? Isn't she the replacement of AMLO and I thought AMLO was popular? I'm genuinely interested in Mexican politics, so I'm interested to hear how DEI is "corrupting" politics!
DEI is a politically driven at its core
@@MRboss11 I agree, but how do we see that in Mexico? Again, I’m just curious because the only thing I know is that Mexico just elected its first female president, but she’s also from AMLO’s camp. If it’s too much to write don’t worry 😀
増税メガネ 脱税ウラガネ
Japanese tinkers have the chance to do the funniest thing now.
It' also like japanese government fault for relying too much on US Military
Bur,firewo, 安倍,不
I will say this Fumio Kishida (岸田 文雄) wasn't a bad Prime Minister he did do a lot of good things but the Shinzo Abe funeral and the LDP Party moneygate really damaged him I often compare Fumio Kishida to former president Gerald Ford someone who is very moderate and willing to work with other parties but the whole Pardon of Nixon who caused the whole Watergate mess will did a lot of damage to Ford not to mention in the mid and late 70s the US economy was doing really badly and I will be the whole Unification Church problem was going to really damage any Japanese Prime Minister and the LDP's reputation massively.
Good comparison! I think he could've done more with cleaning up the mess regarding the fundraising money scandal and political factions, but that would've completely ended his political career within the LDP 😅 I think people will remember him as a fine prime minister after a few years...it depends on who have next, though.
What makes me furious is that we the people can’t prevent him from resigning. -Yeah, honestly l think Fumio Kishida was GOAT or at least best choice for 21st century’s PM…… If they weren’t their rank and file blundered every moment so hard. PM is pragmatic, bold, somehow hawkish but not destructive for pro-peace appeal, Rolling back irresponsible BoJ Policies …… He was basically nurfed Biden that every elected Dem & Rep gave him a middle-finger, and I mean this is far better than having more divisive or underperforming PM. The problem is not Leadership, but party itself or closed Leadership election. Oh we need American style of primaries so hard……!! Aaand nobody cares about CDP’s Leadership election, it is lower level of “visual description of Dead on Arrival”. It is so disastrous.
Yup, honestly Kishida didn't do that bad! He did stumble with taxes and his son, but his overall defense policies and the BOJ appointment are wins for the LDP and Japan's allies. He did a lot of things Abe couldn't do (and Kishida was way cleaner than Abe). Honestly, any prime minister would have failed if their party had ties with a cult and swindled 670 million yen 😅 And you're spot on about the CDP. Unfortunately, there is no need for me to make a video...🥱
@@japanyuntaku Oh god I’m thankful not to get smack down by your video to be honest, it is absolutely shame as a pro-CDP Independent. Why the F did they nominate Former Leader…… literally it is not far from JD Vance level of blunder.
@@LeisuiTomato As a former DPJ enthusiast (during the golden ages of the late 2000s that is), the DPJ (CDP) lost its magic since winning in 2009...I will have to make a video about the rise and fall of the DPJ sometime next year 😅 And I will make a video on the CDP and DPP sometime soon as well 🫡
@@japanyuntaku The Mainichi Shimbun Pollster: “Who is Preferable for the Leader of CDP?” (For-CDP voters/All voters) Frm.Cabinet Secretary Edano 37%/14% Frm.Prime Minister Noda 32%/27% Inc.Party Leader Izumi 6%/7% Frm.Party Whip Eda 6%/4% Officially its Kent-over, WTF????
It'd be nice if you could do a video that summarizes of each potential replacements.
Any of his successor will have a very low appproval rate due to South Korea experiencing an 'African style constitutional collapse' right now. Japan's weakest link is always South Korea. South Korea will bring down Japanese politics.
Assuming that I understood you correctly, I believe the opposite is true. Although I mentioned improved Korea-Japan relations as a plus, I do not think the regular Japanese voter cares that much.
Amazing video as always
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looking how things are going, maybe LDP will lose the next elections after so many years.
It depends on who they select next - a young candidate or liberal candidate or Japan's first female prime minister could easily change the situation (like it or not)
Well, Kishida's political career was already dead in a way if you take his polling numbers...
The numbers are rough 😅
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Hope Japan would have a first female prime minister.
It’s very possible!
JAPAN YUNTAKU の動画を本当にありがとう! 外国人としてこれはすごく便利だと思います。未来の動画によって政党の経済の計画を紹介していただきませんか。 (日本語は悪いならすみません、今日本語を勉強しています😅)
コメントありがとうございます、各政党の紹介動画をあげる予定なので、もう少し待ってください🙏引き続き日本語の勉強頑張ってください!💪
Btw will you make a video about the potential candidates to replace him?
Yes! I'm not sure whether I should publish a video before the official candidacy date (in September) or whether I should post in August (which would be speculative rather than concrete)...
Its kishidover LDP bros...
I wonder who would win if an election happened today, considering most of the former LDP voters haven't switched to supporting other parties, but just answer ''don't know'' in the polls.
@@tsumugikotobuki0131 Yeah, the LDP still has a strong base but maybe next election's gonna be diferent
@@GabRap Kishida is gonna lose to the LDP bros though 😅 Depending on who the LDP selects next, the LDP could dominate again...
@@japanyuntaku I could easily see them getting over 300 seats if they select Koizumi. Takashi will be lower, but she may still get a victory
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Knowing how quickly japanese pms resign im suprised he lasted this long
Kishida is the eighth longest ruling PM in Japan 🤓
damn, you explained so well. I think it's actually a really good system, one of the best in the world from what I've seen
Thank you! The system in Japan has its good side, but it also allows a “one party system” as the country does at the moment 😅
@@japanyuntaku I understand why you say that, but the UK for example has a similar system and they often change the leading party right?. Idk, maybe it could just be fixed if people in Japan started caring about politics and go vote lol
@@sc98_ What you say is so true I can't rebuttal 😅
The shinsengumi party seems the most based
LDP is out of touch with the Japanese people there needs to be a different party in power because it's very clear that the LDP has allowed to the power to go to their heads
As a Irish citizen I know that not all of American soldiers are bad but these bad apples must be stoped
I agree 👍
I think mixed party system is best its simple and effective.👍
I bet she consented, regretted and or got caught somehow, and lied to preserve her dignity. It's common for women in any culture.
Good deed never goes unpunished
He didn't do "bad" things, but unfortunately he didn't help things either 😩