Why is Koizumi popular?

Koizumi had been a proponent of nuclear power throughout his term as prime minister, and was one of the first pro-nuclear politicians to change his stance on the issue in the wake of the Fukushima disaster of 2011.

What are politics like in Japan?

The politics of Japan are conducted in a framework of a multi-party bicameral parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy in which the Emperor is the Head of State and the Prime Minister is the Head of Government and the Head of the Cabinet, which directs the executive branch.

Why did Japan keep the emperor?

The only promise pertinent to the emperor was the pledge that after occupation and satisfactory demonstration that Japan was peaceful, the Japanese people would be free to choose their own form of government. This clearly allowed the Japanese people to retain the imperial institution if they so choose.

What does Japan’s emperor do?

The Japanese emperor is defined as “the symbol of the State and of the unity of the People” in Article 1 of the postwar Constitution, which came into effect in 1947. He plays no part in guiding the course of national politics, but he does perform state functions of a formal and ceremonial nature.

Why is Koizumi so controversial in Japan?

Mr Koizumi was condemned from all sides of Japanese politics for flippancy and conduct unbecoming a minister on the international stage. In part, that was because the Japanese adjective sekushii is only used in a sexual context, but mostly it was because of who Mr Koizumi is.

Who is Shinjiro Koizumi?

At the age of 38, Mr Koizumi, often referred as Shinjiro to distinguish him from his father, is the subject of constant media coverage, and regularly described as a serious candidate for the country’s top job.

Will Shinjiro Koizumi take paternity leave?

Last month, Shinjiro Koizumi, a Japanese lawmaker who is the second son of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, grabbed headlines after he announced his marriage to a TV personality, and considered the possibility of taking paternity leave after the birth of their child.

Who is Mr Koizumi’s wife Christel Takigawa?

Mr Koizumi is married to French-Japanese news presenter Christel Takigawa, 42. He is the second son of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, and is seen as a rising star in Japanese politics.