| ID | 168788 |
| Title Proper | Expansion of the prime minister’s power in the Japanese parliamentary system |
| Other Title Information | transformation of Japanese politics and institutional reforms |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Takenaka, Harukata |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper shows how a series of institutional reforms since 1994 have transformed the Japanese prime minister’s relationship with other actors in the Japanese parliamentary system and expanded his power. It further discloses that his power has grown even more since the formation of the second Abe administration in 2012. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 59, No.5; Sep-Oct 2019: p.844-869 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 59 No 5 |
| Key Words | National security council ; Japan ; Prime Minister ; Political Reform ; Parliamentary System |