Politics and Economy
- When and how was the Japanese Constitution made?
- What are some of the special characteristics of the Constitution of Japan?
- What is the content of Article 9, Chapter 2 of the Constitution, which is said to be the most controversial?
- How can the Constitution be amended?
- What is the parliamentary system of Japan like?
- How many members of the Diet are there and how are they elected?
- What is the government system of Japan like?
- How is the prime minister elected?
- What political parties are there in Japan?
- How many ministers are there in the cabinet?
- Why are Japanese bureaucrats said to be so competent?
- When and how was Tokyo designated as the capital of Japan?
- How is the local government of Japan conducted?
- How are to, do, fu, and ken different?
- What is the reason for Japan's economic strength after World War II?
- Has the growth of Japan's economy stopped because of the recession?
- Why hasn't Japan's trade surplus against the United States been reduced?
- What Japanese products are most dominant abroad?
- What does Japan import most?
- Can Japan be self-sufficient?
- How has Japan's agriculture changed since World War II?
- At present, what is the biggest problem for the fishery industry in Japan?
- What are the prospects for Japan as an industrialized nation in the 21st century?
- Are prices in Japan higher than in other countries in the world?
- How are Japanese labor unions organized?
- What kind of pollution is Japan facing now?
- What kind of taxes do the Japanese pay?
- Are taxes in Japan high by world standards?
- Is there an organization like the FBI in Japan?
- What kind of crimes are the most common in Japan?
- What countries has Japan gone to war with?
- Are the Self-Defense Forces a military organization?
- How large is the war potential of the Self-Defense Forces compared with military organizations in other countries?