Yasuo Takao
Yasuo Takao is a political scientist in the research areas of comparative politics and international relations with the geographical emphasis of Northeast Asia and the United States.
Yasuo's articles (2 total)
6 April 2026
Takaichi revisits Japan’s prostitution debate
Japan’s prostitution laws are under review, exposing a system that penalises women while leaving demand largely untouched. The direction of reform will shape whether policy shifts toward rights or reinforces moral control.
6 December 2025
After dominance: Japan enters a post-hegemony political era
After decades of near-continuous rule, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is now governing as a minority under a more ideologically polarised leadership. A new era of fragmented, negotiated politics is taking shape.