Transition

Karaoke democracy focuses on collectively redistributing benefits with many intervening institutions whereas kabuki democracy focuses on striking an emotional chord with direct conversations between leaders and citizens.

This book provides an unconventional and provocative look at how a globally transition from representative democracy to monitoring democracy is unfolding in Japan.

Seven prime ministers have been appointed in Japan during a decade.

Prince Hisahito

Prince Hisahito, the first and only son of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, picks herbs with his sisters, Princess Mako (left) and Princess Kako, at Prince Akishino’s residence in Tokyo’s Akasaka district on 7 August 2014 Prince Hisahito, the only grandson of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.

Prince Hisahito is third in line to the throne after his uncle Crown Prince Naruhito and his father Prince Akishino.

The son of Prince Akishino and his wife, Kiko, the prince is in his second year at a Tokyo elementary school affiliated with Ochanomizu University and seems to be doing well, looking after first year pupils and playing with his many friends.

Source: Prince Hisahito, third in line to Imperial throne, turns 8 | The Japan Times