What’s important to know is that the LDP has been in government since the 1950s in Japan. At this time Japan went through a huge economic transformation post-WW2, growing the economy massively. This success cemented the LDP as the party of economic success, even though Japan’s GDP has shrunk since the 90s. This shrinking has happened during a time of population decline also, so GDP per capita has only stagnated until recently, making it easier to handle.
Through this time, desire for political change has been growing, but a 70 year incumbent is hard to shift. Sounds like they been given a black eye in this election, but still remain the largest party. The question now is whether they of the opposition are able to organise a ruling coalition.
What’s important to know is that the LDP has been in government since the 1950s in Japan. At this time Japan went through a huge economic transformation post-WW2, growing the economy massively. This success cemented the LDP as the party of economic success, even though Japan’s GDP has shrunk since the 90s. This shrinking has happened during a time of population decline also, so GDP per capita has only stagnated until recently, making it easier to handle.
Through this time, desire for political change has been growing, but a 70 year incumbent is hard to shift. Sounds like they been given a black eye in this election, but still remain the largest party. The question now is whether they of the opposition are able to organise a ruling coalition.