Archive - Iwakura Magazine

LDP Election Special: Japan Gets a New Prime Minister

Iwakura predicts the next Japanese PM, and what victory means for Japan and Europe going forwards

Oct 3, 2025 • Connor Allen

September 2025

Japan's Populist Revolt, Explained

The world's third largest economy is no longer an exception to the populist wave.

Sep 27, 2025 • Connor Allen

Railguns, Frigates, and Fighters; Japan’s Defence Industry Arrives in Force

Japan’s defence sector is back, and ready to conquer the world. With railguns.

Sep 16, 2025 • Connor Allen

Japan's Meloni Moment?

A female conservative firebrand seizes the spotlight amidst a surge in populism, but will the forerunner for PM reach the top?

Sep 8, 2025 • Connor Allen

The Price of Protectionism

Why Japan’s offshore wind projects are collapsing before they begin

Sep 5, 2025 • Connor Allen

Introducing Iwakura

The Business, Politics and History of Europe and Japan

Sep 3, 2025 • Connor Allen

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