Luke's jBlog

We're only just now catching up to the level of chaos, provocation, and wonder of Japanese TV. But what does it tell us, about Japan, about attention, and about where we're headed?

Shigeru Ishiba has emerged as Japan’s latest prime minister after a drawn out and largely predictable leadership race. For anyone who believes the renewed pledges and lofty promises, precedent paints a more realistic picture of what's to come.

Welcome to my first main foray into the exciting(?) world of blogging about all things Japan!