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Administrative reform

Why this topic matters

Debates on administrative reform include the organisation of ministries, regulation, local government and public-service delivery.

How institutions shape the question

Post-war politics also turns on pacifism, constitutional revision, the security alliance, administrative reform and the developmental state—not only taxes and social values.

Relevant turning point

1994 · Electoral system reformed

Japan replaced multi-member lower-house districts with a mixed system combining single-member and proportional seats.

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