TOKYO, March 4, 2025 — Japan’s political landscape is in flux. The once-dominant LDP is weakening, opposition parties are gaining ground, and voter behavior is shifting. What does this mean for the future of Japan’s democracy? Political expert Tobias Harris explores five key transitions shaping the country’s leadership and governance and dissects the shifting power dynamics and the potential for a new political era. The session is hosted by Jesper Koll, chair of policy committee at Asia Society Japan. (1 hr., 11 min.)