She’s surging ahead in the polls in the US. But what do people in Japan think of Kamala Harris’ presidential aspirations? According to a new poll, many would welcome a coconut-pilled presidency.
An elementary student who exposed a politician gaming is the latest Japanese citizen to catch elected officials sleeping or goofing off.
A legal loophole has enabled one party to “hijack” the official election boards for the Tokyo governor’s race. The result is pure chaos.
A popular Japanese politician with Taiwanese roots made waves when she announced her bid for the governor’s office of Tokyo. The response from her opponents was as predictable as it was tired.
Japanese police are after a notorious Chinese social media influencer who defaced Yasukuni Shrine to boost his own reputation.
Since 1969, the Association of Shinto Shrines has overseen most shrines in Japan. But ongoing controversies are driving some away.
While it’s still low compared to other countries, Japan accepted more refugee applicants last year than ever.
An ill-considered bondage event has the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party reeling from its second scandal in two months.
Japan’s new immigration law will put less of a burden on children of immigrants born in Japan – but will show others the exit door.
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