The strain in Spain: an election looms

Christopher Lockwood, The Economist's Europe editor, shares insights on Spain's turbulent political scene as the country braces for a contentious election. He highlights Catalonia's independence movement and the fragmentation of political parties, hinting at a drawn-out government formation. Meanwhile, David McNeil, an Economist correspondent in Tokyo, uncovers Japan's dark history of forced sterilization through the poignant story of a victim grappling with his painful past, while also addressing the complexities of Japan's work culture and mixed feelings about a new national holiday.