Politics‘The demise of Reiwa’ was not merely the exit of an ‘oddball party’… Taro Yamamoto’s rash actions brought a ‘grave sin’ to Japan’s political world
Taro Yamamoto drew attention through his unconventional style and overwhelming presence after first winning election in 2013. He has now announced his retirement from politics. Reiwa Shinsengumi plans to make a fresh start through a leadership election and a change of party name. Yet the disappearance of ‘Yamamoto Reiwa’ is portrayed as having a major impact on national politics. The article argues that this was far more than the departure of an ‘oddball party’.
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‘The demise of Reiwa’ was not merely the exit of an ‘oddball party’… Taro Yamamoto’s rash actions brought a ‘grave sin’ to Japan’s political world
Politics