Japan's young politicians lack power, leaving talent wasted: expert

Japan Foresight founder urges debate on what country's democracy should look like

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Japan Foresight founder Tobias Harris tells Nikkei the lack of young leaders in Japanese politics is leading to voter dissatisfaction. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

TAKUMI KOBAYASHI

TOKYO -- Roughly three decades since Japanese electoral reform that ushered in single-seat districts, the country still lacks a political system that allows young politicians to attain positions of power, according to Tobias Harris, founder of political consultancy firm Japan Foresight.

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