Japan's Political Landscape

The Democratic Party of Japan

The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) was a centrist to centre-left liberal political party in Japan from 1998 to 2016. It challenged the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and formed the government for three years from 2009 to 2012.

The Liberal Democratic Party

A Conservative Force

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is a major conservative and Japanese nationalist political party in Japan. It has been the dominant party in Japanese politics since its founding in 1955, except for a brief period of opposition from 2009 to 2012.

Economic Growth and Power Consolidation

Under the LDP's leadership, Japan experienced rapid economic growth during the 1960s and 1970s. This economic success helped to solidify the party's power and establish it as the preeminent force in Japanese politics.