This book inquires what is meant when we say "local" and what "local" means in the Japanese context. Through the window of locality, it enhances an understandin

Although local neighborhood associations are found in many countries, Japan’s are distinguished by their ubiquity, scope of activities, and very high particip

This book is about why and how central and local governments clash over important national policy decisions. Its empirical focus is on the local politics of Jap