"The Rejection of Politics: A Growing Crisis in Western Democracies "

1. How might the rise of populist sentiment in Japan reflect broader disillusionment with traditional political institutions, and what similarities can be drawn between Japanese populist movements and those in Western democracies?

2. In the context of Japan, how does the concept of technocracy challenge the traditional democratic process, and what impact might this have on Japanese political decision-making and public trust?

3. How does the rejection of traditional politics in Japan compare with the attitudes towards populism and technocracy observed in European countries, and what specific factors might influence these differences?

4. Given the study’s emphasis on the necessity of politics for maintaining social order, how does Japan’s political system address internal and external crises, and what lessons can Japan learn from Western democracies regarding political stability?

5. What role does the concept of "pragmatic genealogy" play in the Japanese political context, and how might this idea influence the way Japanese politicians and citizens approach the criticism and defense of their political system?