Politics

Report: China’s Feelings Towards Japan Take a Sharp Nosedive

Are Japanese-Chinese relations getting worse? One annual survey says yes: it shows a nearly 25-point spike in negative feelings in China towards Japan, with 87.7% of respondents saying they don't think well of their neighbor.

Women Make Big Strides in Japan’s Lower House Election

Women in Japan took a huge step forward in political representation in the October 2024 election, setting a new record for members in the country's House of Representatives. But there's still a lot of progress to be made.

New Poll: Japan (Really) Wants Kamala Harris for US President

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.

Japanese Public Fumes as Politicians Caught Gaming, Napping

An elementary student who exposed a politician gaming is the latest Japanese citizen to catch elected officials sleeping or goofing off.

Tokyo’s Election Poster Boards are Out of Control

A legal loophole has enabled one party to "hijack" the official election boards for the Tokyo governor's race. The result is pure chaos.

Renho’s Tokyo Gubernatorial Candidacy Inspires Excitement – and Racism

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.

Controversial Chinese Influencer Desecrates Controversial Japanese Shrine

Japanese police are after a notorious Chinese social media influencer who defaced Yasukuni Shrine to boost his own reputation.

Why Shinto Shrines Are Abandoning Their Controversial Association

Since 1969, the Association of Shinto Shrines has overseen most shrines in Japan. But ongoing controversies are driving some away.

Japan Accepts Record-High 300 Refugees in 2023, Still a Global Low

While it's still low compared to other countries, Japan accepted more refugee applicants last year than ever.

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