Greetings, TPR listeners and readers. That most exciting of events is coming up: a general election. Not only will this be the first such event in nearly four years, it marks the first time in over 50 years that Japan might see power really change hands. Will this be the first showing of a new two-party democratic order? Will it be more of the same? Will the challengers upset the reigning champions, or is that the incumbents maintaining their hold on power would be the real upset?

Nearly as exciting: Who, amongst TPR’s politicos and friends, is the dreamiest? On the evening of August 30th (and late, late into the night), you can find out. Adam Richards of Mutant Frog and Chris Gunson will be joining Seijigiri co-hosts Ken Worsley and Garrett DeOrio to cover the election live, in streaming video.

Join us to watch the results come in, chat about what they mean, and hear our takes on it all.

As it will all be live, TPR listeners will have the heretofore unique opportunity to interact with the show as it’s being made - ask questions, tell us where we’re getting it wrong, chastise us for insulting pols - all in real time.

Full details will come out with the next Seijigiri release.