When the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) came to power in September
2009, Japanese citizens expected the imminent arrival of a new
political era, characterized by a two-party system. However, in
addition to the triple disasters of March 2011, the DPJ faced
numerous difficulties arising from its controversial policies and
massive party defections following the government's consumption tax
hike legislation. The DPJ fell from power following a crushing
defeat in the 2012 Lower House election, in which its seat total
was drastically reduced. This book examines the September
2009-December 2012 administration of the DPJ from various
perspectives, including policies, party governance, management, and
legacy. It identifies the significance of the DPJ to Japan's party
politics, explains the reasons for its downfall, and derives
crucial lessons for the future of party democracy in Japan. The
contributors, a team of professional academics and a lawyer,
analyse the policies and events of the DPJ administration based on
their interviews with key DPJ politicians and related persons at or
close to the centre of the administration. Together they elicit
insights from the experiences of the DPJ government to inform the
expectations of Japan's party democracy. Explaining how the failure
of the DPJ government has long-term importance for understanding
Japanese politics, this book will be invaluable for students and
scholars of the field.
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