The Japanese government can, at times, be quite the fickle mistress. Constant sways in factional leadership provide an already never-ending entertainment value to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, while the national-level debates and arguments provide enough food for thought for the nation. Just this week, however, we’ve seen a proclivity of action unlike much of what we’ve experienced this year. Due to the excruciatingly ‘juicy’ nature of these happenings, we’ve authored this post to help outsiders and insiders alike catch up and get familiar with the most recent conflicts, issues, and legislation.