| ID | 100066 |
| Title Proper | Local government in Japan |
| Other Title Information | new directions in governance toward citizens' autonomy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shimizutani, Satoshi |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Local autonomy is a fundamental base for making democracy work, and is often referred to as a "school in democracy." However, in Japan to date, local autonomy has suffered from a substantial gap between what it should be in an ideal form and what it has been in reality. This article explores a desirable and effective reform of local governance with the advent of the "local era," which is prompting unprecedented levels of citizens' attention to local authorities. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asia Pacific Review Vol. 17, No. 2; Nov 2010: p99-117 |
| Journal Source | Asia Pacific Review Vol. 17, No. 2; Nov 2010: p99-117 |
| Key Words | Japan ; Local Government ; Governance ; Autonomy ; Local Autonomy ; Democracy |