Japanese politics

Japanese politics operates as a parliamentary democracy, with the Prime Minister leading the government and the National Diet serving as the legislative body. The Diet consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. Political power is primarily held by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), though other parties like the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito influence policy. The government addresses issues like economic growth, social welfare, and diplomacy. Japan balances tradition and modernity, maintaining political stability with periodic elections, coalition governments, and an emphasis on consensus-driven decision-making.