Politics

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."

Japan City Legislator Quits After Drunkenly Attacking Nurse

A Japanese Communist Party legislator in Tsushima City is out of a job after going overboard at a "mama party."

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.

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