Politics

Japan’s Political Parties Agree on Free School Lunches

Japan's political parties appear to agree: Kids shouldn't go hungry. Inside Japan's rapidly advanced plans to make public school lunches free.

Why a joke legislator from a joke party fled Japan to avoid some very serious charges - and whether he's ever coming back.

A gay member of Japan's political opposition had a powerful moment when he called out PM Kishida's refusal to act on same-sex marriage.

How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.

A new survey shows that women in Japan are often shut out of government, not just at the national level, but the local level as well.

Other political parties in Japan are lambasting Reiwa Shinsengumi's scheme to turn one of its Diet seats into a game of musical chairs.

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

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

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