Japan’s lack of bold political vision and fear of standing out have left it drifting in the face of deep structural challenges that demand courageous, transformative leadership. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/20/japan/the-vision-that-sticks-out-gets-hammered-down/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #shigeruishiba #2025upperhouseelection #ldp #cdp