Reviews for Shadow Shoguns: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Postwar Political Machine

The average rating for Shadow Shoguns: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Postwar Political Machine based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-06-01 00:00:00 Scott Oakford A brilliant peek inside the political machinery of post-war Japan. Follows the fortunes of Tanaka Kakuei and his disciples who, in the final decades of the 20th century, cynically exploited the links that bind money and power together to orchestrate their rise within the Liberal Democratic Party and on the national political stage, often wielding their enormous influence from behind the scenes. The book concludes with a look at how the machine broke down in the early 90s due to a complex combination of external and internal factors, and what this momentous shift in the nature of power might mean for the future of Japan's democracy. If you are interested in Japan's political developments following the Satō administration, this is a must-read.

Review # 2 was written on 2013-02-11 00:00:00 Jeffery Helms An excellent description of post-war Japanese politics and how they have helped to develop Japan into what it is today. From excess sovereign debt to the world's best infrastructure, the development is in here.