Abe Isoo

Abe Isoo is a Japanese statesman, Christian Socialist and the de facto leader of the Rikken Minseitō's social democratic wing. A more radical face among the typically centrist party, Abe advocates for agrarian reform, pacifism and democratic socialism, as well as preaching the Unitarian sect of Christianity. Formerly holding membership in the Shakai Minshū-tō, Abe defected to Rikken Minseitō as a result of Japanese politics' increasing polarisation.

Whilst Abe and his supporters have officially denounced Communism, he still remains in close contact with Japan's rising Communist movement, leaving many uncertain where his true loyalties lie. Accusations of corruption, underhanded tactics and influence peddling have severely rocked Abe's popularity, though support for the social democrats remains solid.

Should Japan's impending political crisis boil over into catastrophe, Abe may find himself at the helm of the Imperial Diet, with more ambition than sense and an entire house against him. Asia may yet find peace under his wing, enacting détente with China against imperialism and forming strong diplomatic unions with free nations across the continent.