Politics

Video: Suga Yoshihide’s Club for Men

Will Japan's new Prime Minister do anything to advance the cause of women in Japan? Unseen Japan Live! co-hosts Sachiko Ishikawa and Jay Allen look at Suga's statements to date.

Has Princess Mako’s Astonishing Wedding Drama Hit Its Apex?

Sources say Princess Mako's fiance may try a legal end-run to move their marriage forward. But will the Japanese public buy it?

The Empress: Koike Yuriko and Japan’s Far-Right Patriarchy

Far rightist...or rank political opportunist? Either way, says our author, the popularity of Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko says a lot about Japan.

Abe’s Zombie Government: The PM’s Ratings Are in FreeFall

Abe Shinzo likely won't resign as Japan's Prime Minister any time soon - but the polling numbers are clear: his Cabinet is now the walking dead.

Celebs, Manga Artists in Japan Protest Abe Power Grab

Breaking taboo, a horde of Japanese celebrities - from Kyary Pamyu Pamyu to popular manga artists - are challenging a controversial change to Japanese law.

How Can Japan Better Prepare for the Next Pandemic?

A foreign resident of Japan gives a street-level view on the country's COVID-19 response - and how it could better prepare for the next pandemic.

The Young, Immigrants Targeted in Japan’s COVID-19 Crisis

As Japan's COVID-19 crisis escalates, its youth and foreign residents become targets of right-wing politicians and the country's mass media.

Cherry Blossom Party: Hotel Casts Doubt on Abe’s Defense

ANA Hotel's comments directly contradict Abe Shinzo's latest defense against impropriety in the cherry blossom viewing party scandal.

Japanese Public Postpones Abe’s Pricey Party

Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's pricey cherry blossom party is on hold over questions of who's invited - and why Japanese taxpayers are footing the bill.

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