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Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns After Bragging He Never Buys Rice

As Japanese consumers struggle with high rice prices, Etō Taku decided it was a good idea to rub his privilege in their faces.

Japanese Politician Apologizes for Slandering Okinawan Memorial to Female Students

A right-wing politician who's previously called on Japan's PM to resign finally apologized for saying an Okinawa monument "rewrites history."

Hikaru Utada Gets Political in Song Lyric About Separate Spousal Surnames

The singer of "First Love" and "Automatic" stirred controversy with a song lyric about Japanese women keeping their maiden names.

Japanese Politician Gets Death Threats After Championing Free Sanitary Products

Some freaked out over Yoshida Ayaka's suggestion after conservative gadfly Sugita Mio bashed her on social media.

Notorious Japanese Politician Tachibana Takashi Attacked With Blade, Survives

A 30-year-old is in police custody on attempted murder charges after trying to kill the head of the Protect The People From The NHK Party.

Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch

To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.

Japan’s PM Worn Down Because No One Loves Him

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru says he can hardly sleep and no one even compliments him in the papers.

Japan Proposes Changing Election Poster Rules to Avoid a Repeat Disaster

This summer, Tokyo was plagued by election posters that included cute cats, pornography, and outright financial scams. A new law hopes to fix that.

Osaka City Mayor Dissolves Assembly Over Sexual Assault

Locals are demanding answers of Kishiwada City Mayor Nagano Kohei after he dissolved the Assembly, dismissing charges of sexual assault as a "personal sexual indiscretion."

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