Peter Chai
@peterchai1013.bsky.social
Research Associate, Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University. Political Sociology, Comparative Politics, Public Opinion. Website: https://www.peterchai1013.com
I wrote an article with Prof. Willy Jou about Japan’s snap election!
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The power of surprise: How Takaichi’s snap election delivered a LDP landslide
Japan’s first post-war two-thirds majority was won by avoiding economic debate and overwhelming a fractured opposition.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:35 AM
I wrote an article with Prof. Willy Jou about Japan’s snap election!
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
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I did a live TV interview with Singapore’s CNA (Channel NewsAsia) about the Yamagami’s trial! youtu.be/8quPDynVgaw?...
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 AM
I did a live TV interview with Singapore’s CNA (Channel NewsAsia) about the Yamagami’s trial! youtu.be/8quPDynVgaw?...
My article with Prof. Willy Jou!
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The Paradox of Japan’s Anti-Immigrant Sentiments and Demand for Foreign Labor
Immigrants in Japan have now reached a record high of nearly 4 million, accounting for around 3.2 percent of the country’s total population.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
My article with Prof. Willy Jou!
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My article with Prof. Charles Crabtree! thediplomat.com/2026/01/the-...
The Trial of Abe’s Assassin Is a Test of Takaichi’s Appetite for Political Reform
Yamagami Tetsuya’s trial will renew attention to the powerful effect of religious groups in Japanese politics, and the LDP’s history of opaque fundraising. Will Takaichi address those issues?
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January 10, 2026 at 2:54 AM
My article with Prof. Charles Crabtree! thediplomat.com/2026/01/the-...
My article published on The Strategist! www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-anti-...
China’s anti-Japan sentiment is rising, but it’s nothing new | The Strategist
A rise in anti-Japanese sentiment among the Chinese public in the past month is not unprecedented, but rather an extension of a steady rise since 2023. The surge, which followed Prime Minister Sanae T...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
My article published on The Strategist! www.aspistrategist.org.au/chinas-anti-...
My article about sentiments toward immigrants in Japan published on The Interpreter! www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
Don’t believe everything you read in the media about Japan’s strong anti-immigrant sentiment
Social pressure pushes people to sound tougher on immigrants than they feel.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
My article about sentiments toward immigrants in Japan published on The Interpreter! www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...
My article about suicide trends in Japan was published on Tokyo Review! www.tokyoreview.net/2025/11/japa...
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
My article about suicide trends in Japan was published on Tokyo Review! www.tokyoreview.net/2025/11/japa...
My article was published on East Asia Forum! eastasiaforum.org/2025/11/05/t...
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 AM
My article was published on East Asia Forum! eastasiaforum.org/2025/11/05/t...
My article about Takaichi’s first policy speech! thediplomat.com/2025/10/taka...
Takaichi’s Ambitious Economic and Security Agenda for Japan
In her first policy speech, Japan’s new prime minister made big promises that hinge on big spending.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:12 AM
My article about Takaichi’s first policy speech! thediplomat.com/2025/10/taka...
The episode 3 of Waseda’s English podcast season 2 is out, and I’m the MC!
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October 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The episode 3 of Waseda’s English podcast season 2 is out, and I’m the MC!
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My article about LDP and Nippon Ishin’s coalition on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/10/ldp-...
LDP, Nippon Ishin Coalition Agreement Locks in Takaichi’s Prime Minister Victory
The LDP found a new coalition partner, but Prime Minister Takaichi is still short of a majority in the lower house.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
My article about LDP and Nippon Ishin’s coalition on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/10/ldp-...
My article about Japan’s gender politics was published on Nikkei Asia! asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japa...
Japan's likely first female prime minister is no feminist triumph
Takaichi's rise shows symbolism has outpaced substance in nation's gender politics
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October 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
My article about Japan’s gender politics was published on Nikkei Asia! asia.nikkei.com/opinion/japa...
My article about China’s K-visa on Asia Sentinel! www.asiasentinel.com/p/k-visa-pit...
K-Visa Pits China’s Innovation Drive Against Job Market Anxiety
Beijing seeks to open to skilled migration as US closes the door
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October 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
My article about China’s K-visa on Asia Sentinel! www.asiasentinel.com/p/k-visa-pit...
I am featured on the second season of Waseda’s English Podcast series as an MC. Episode 1 was released, and it can be listened for free!
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October 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I am featured on the second season of Waseda’s English Podcast series as an MC. Episode 1 was released, and it can be listened for free!
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My article about Japan approving over-the-counter morning-after pills on Asia Sentinel! www.asiasentinel.com/p/japan-like...
Japan Likely to Approve ‘Morning After Pill’
Over-the-counter emergency contraceptives likely available early next year
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September 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My article about Japan approving over-the-counter morning-after pills on Asia Sentinel! www.asiasentinel.com/p/japan-like...
My article about Japan’s anime industry’s growth and changing viewer habits!
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The ‘Demon Slayer’ Phenomenon and Japan’s Evolving Anime Industry
The franchise’s success reflects the growing size – and evolving nature – of Japan’s anime industry in recent years.
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September 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My article about Japan’s anime industry’s growth and changing viewer habits!
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My article about the economic challenges and fragile political landscape the next Japanese prime minister faces! thediplomat.com/2025/09/the-...
The Top Priority for Japan’s Next Prime Minister: The Economy
It will be difficult to truly address Japan’s inflation and debt woes given the fragile political environment.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
My article about the economic challenges and fragile political landscape the next Japanese prime minister faces! thediplomat.com/2025/09/the-...
My article about Japan’s male-only imperial succession system on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/09/prin...
Prince Hisahito and Japan’s Imperial Future
Hisahito’s position as the only eligible male heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne has generated intense interest in his life – and public debate about Japan’s male-only imperial succession.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM
My article about Japan’s male-only imperial succession system on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/09/prin...
My article was published on MPSA’s blog!
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August 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
My article was published on MPSA’s blog!
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My article about court rulings and public opinion on same-sex marriage in Japan! thediplomat.com/2025/08/cour...
Court Rulings and Public Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage in Japan
A long string of court rulings has upheld the right to same-sex marriage. How have these judgments intersected with public opinion?
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August 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
My article about court rulings and public opinion on same-sex marriage in Japan! thediplomat.com/2025/08/cour...
My article about Prime Minister Ishiba’s speech on WWII remembrance was published on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/08/prim...
August 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
My article about Prime Minister Ishiba’s speech on WWII remembrance was published on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/08/prim...
My article was published on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/08/beyo...
August 20, 2025 at 5:26 AM
My article was published on The Diplomat! thediplomat.com/2025/08/beyo...
My article on The Loop, European Consortium for Political Research’e article was published! theloop.ecpr.eu/how-do-chine...
August 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
My article on The Loop, European Consortium for Political Research’e article was published! theloop.ecpr.eu/how-do-chine...
My interview with the Association for Asian Studies was posted! www.asianstudies.org/member-spotl...
July 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
My interview with the Association for Asian Studies was posted! www.asianstudies.org/member-spotl...
Wrote a report for the eighth campus piano event!
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July 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Wrote a report for the eighth campus piano event!
Japanese: www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/new...
English: www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/new...
Japanese: www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/new...
English: www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/new...