Japanese politicians are known for their perseverance and ingenuity, and the Diet may well be the last place in the country still offering lifetime employment.
Ex-prime ministers effortlessly retain their seats and most of their influence. It’s a phenomenon that politicians in other democracies can only look on with envy and awe.
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