Politics

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Japan Confirms Ainu Indigenous Rights After Right-Wing Politician’s Statement

Ainu rights are in the news again after the head of the Conservative Party of Japan questioned their indigenous status.

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Japan’s Protests Against the Iran War Are Escalating

Last night's protest brought out over 3x more participants than the last as Japanese citizens stated their opposition.

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Uniqlo Pulls Pokémon Collab in China Over Yasukuni Shrine Controversy

The incident, along with another anime-related collab controversy, is a sign of increasing tensions between Japan and China.

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Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture

One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.

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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…

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“Honorary Man”: Takaichi Sanae Scorned, Shunned by Japanese Feminists

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

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Saitama Lawmaker States Foreigners in Japan Have “No Fundamental Human Rights”

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

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Japanese Politician Says Tourists Are Kicking Nara’s Deer. But Where’s Her Evidence?

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