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New Uproar Over LDP Bondage Party is Second Scandal in Two Months

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 Revised Immigration Law Will Help Schoolchildren, Deport Others

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.

Cancellation Calls for Kurdish Spring Festival in Saitama Renew Tensions

Why a conflict over a spring musical festival is renewing tensions between Kawaguchi and Saitama cities and the local Kurdish population.

Aso Taro: Japanese Politician Under Fire (Again) For Sexist Comments

The Liberal Democratic Party's Aso Taro can't seem to open his mouth without a sexist comment flying out - and his latest is a doozy.

Anger as Japan Politicians Avoid Charges in Slush Fund Scandal

Seven members of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won't be charged in a scheme that saw them receive substantial financial kickbacks.

Rebuild – or Close? Japan Debates Fate of Aging Noto Peninsula Towns

In the wake of the Noto earthquake, some in Japan are asking how much the country should invest in towns with rapidly shrinking populations.

Japan To Give Out Coupons for New Moms

Will handing out coupons to new moms stop Japan's declining population? The Japanese government sure hopes so. But other signs signal the problem might not be so easy to solve.

Controversial Politician Sugita Mio: “I’ve Never Slandered the Ainu People”

Japanese politician Sugita Mio is no stranger to controversy. Now, a Sapporo legal bureau says she's slandered the Ainu people - but she says otherwise.

Nanjing Massacre Denier Founds New Conservative Political Party in Japan

A controversial author and social media bomb-thrower best known for denying the Nanjing Massacre launches a new political party. The key question is: does anyone care?

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