Politics

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.

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.

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