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Japanese Lawmaker Who Threatened to Punch Taxi Driver Resigns

Kumamoto Prefecture legislator Ide Nobuo is no stranger to controversy. But it looks like, this time, he went one step too far.

The Crazy (?) Political Aspirations of Japan’s Super Crazy-kun

A former biker gang member and musician is angling to be Miyazaki Prefecture's next governor. Does he stand a chance in hell?

Former PM Mori Yoshiro Swept into Olympics Bribery Scandal

Former Prime Minister and Tokyo Olympics Games chief Mori Yoshiro may be swept up into the event's ongoing bribery scandal.

Japanese Red Army Leader Intends to Re-enter Political Arena

Shigenobu Fusako, former leader of the once-infamous Japanese Red Army, makes her first public appearance since release from two decades in prison.

Is Kishida’s Fall Good News for Japan’s Opposition? Well…

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is sinking rapidly in public opinion polls. Here's why that means nothing will change anytime soon.

Majority in Japan Oppose Expensive State Funeral for Abe

On the eve of the event, polls show that most Japanese residents don't like Abe's pricey funeral - and that's hurting the current PM.

Mounting Contention Over State Funeral for Slain Abe Shinzo

The Japanese public remains polarized over plans for a rare state funeral in honor of recently assassinated former prime minister Abe Shinzo.

Anti-LGBT Politician Sugita Mio Assigned to Kishida Cabinet; Criticism Abounds

Sugita Mio is widely known for her controversial statements regarding LGBT, diversity and women's rights. Now the new member of the ruling cabinet claims she's never made a discriminatory statement in her life.

In Japan, Anger at Anti-LGBT Booklet Circulated at Ruling LDP Conference

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party courted controversy when it circulated an anti-LGBT tract at a recent pre-election conference.

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