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In the wake of recent elections and even Japan making history with their first female prime minister, let’s chat very simply about politics. We’ll talk about some silliness with last year’s Tokyo governor election, and some other odd politicians that’ve made their mark on meme history and caused a stir on social media. THE EPISODE IS MEANT TO BE LIGHTHEARTED, and just a general overview of how politics works here. We are not looking for a political debate. Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at [email protected] - @franklinthewomanCheyenne - @lostwithlowReferences:Rep. Shiomura Ayaka Pushes Against Teenage Pornography; Colleagues Laughhttps://unseen-japan.com/rep-shiomura-ayaka-pushes-against-teenage-pornography-colleagues-laugh/Who is Japan's 'Iron Lady' Sanae Takaichi?https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkj5e73xkmo Japan’s “Iron Lady” faces a fractured political landscapehttps://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/japan-s-iron-lady-faces-fractured-political-landscape Japanese Joker Yusuke Kawai Fails Miserably in Xenophobic Election Campaignhttps://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/japanese-joker-yusuke-kawai-fails-miserably-xenophobic-election-campaign/#67201a4981320 How Japan’s “Far-Right” Fooled Millions (But It’s Already Falling Apart)https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=35&v=K5R69XlhxcE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2F How Japan's Biggest Idiot Singlehandedly Destroyed a Political Partyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZG95grO-vcJAPAN'S Politics are UNHINGED.... and I LOVE IT!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iv4lCUijTkNonomura Ryuutaro The Meme of Japan's Most Embarrassing Manhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76UbRfD9JBw Japan Joker Party Tokyo Election Public Address | Full Translation [06/25]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfpWqK586Oo Professionally Annoying Man Tries To Kick All Tourists From Japanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ5u16NUKMU&t=906sTime stamps00:00 hello/overview/disclaimer02:29 politics 101 (no money, govt systems, parties, etc)05:53 LDP - Japan’s ruling party07:38 Tokyo 2024 governor chaos08:50 Joker guy13:53 “Destroy the NHK” party 22:37 Caught embezzling and became a meme24:42 laughed at for caring about young women’s safety28:00 queen of contradiction31:58 nuisance youtuber turned politician36:04 Japan’s first female PM43:02 ultra-nationalist party