| ID | 147654 |
| Title Proper | Local politics in Japan |
| Other Title Information | the old guard strikes back |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hijino, Ken Victor Leonard |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In recent years, the Japanese conservatives’ dominance in local politics appears to be less of an asset, as traditional analyses claim, and more of a liability. This article argues that the LDP’s entrenched local party organizations have become a restraint on party leadership in pursing key national policy initiatives. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 56, No.5; Sep-Dec 2016: p.879-904 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 56 No 5 |
| Key Words | Japan ; LDP ; Reform ; Local Politics ; Party Organization |