Politics

Right-Wing Coalition in Japan Pushes Flag Defacement Law

If the coalition gets its way, defacing the Hi no Maru flag - an act currently considered protected speech - could become a crime.

The woman who may be Japan's first prime minister is under fire for her "fossil-like thinking" on women's rights.

The lawmaker later backtracked on the statement, saying that he only meant they didn't have "the same rights" as Japanese citizens.

Are foreigners mistreating the deer in Nara? One prominent Japanese politician says so - but the facts don't back her up.

Some say that Japan isn't religious. You wouldn't conclude that by looking at the country's political parties, though.

A politician told his followers they didn't have to pay Japan's national broadcaster fee. He was wrong. Now, his supporters owe big.

The popular far-right group's proposed Constitution would restore the Imperial Japan of World War II and eliminate individual liberties.

A far-right party in Japan is slated to outperform in next week's Upper House election. And they're using Trump-like tactics to do it.

Confused about who's who in Japanese politics and what they advocate? Here's a complete guide to all the major parties.