Ahead of this weekend\u2019s general election, we examine Spain\u2019s fractured political landscape. A much-needed bastion of stability in Europe looks set for a long fight to form a government. We also take a look at two lingering effects of Japan\u2019s post-war policies: first, we speak to one of the victims of decades of forced sterilisation, for which the government apologised this week. And, given the country\u2019s notorious culture of work\u2014itself a consequence of post-war reconstruction\u2014not everyone relishes extra time off to celebrate the new emperor\u2019s ascension.