Politics

The Crash and Burn of the Aichi Gubernatorial Recall Campaign

A right-wing campaign to recall a Japanese governor ends in disaster and with its ringleaders facing criminal charges.

A faction in Japan's conservative ruling government is making a second attempt to outlaw desecration of the nation's flag. Will it fly?

Japan is considering following South Korea and raising the national age of sexual consent - but the effort isn't without hurdles.

As Japan deals with its worst moment of the COVID-19 crisis, its government seems more focused on getting people to make babies.

Japan's politicians insist the Tokyo Olympics will happen in 2021 no matter what. We talked to activists who are fighting to stop it.

How did Japan react to the unfolding chaos of the 2020 US Presidential election? And how will its leaders deal with a Biden cabinet?

Both Japan's ruling party and its left wing opposition chimed in with congratulations to Biden and Harris for their historic victory.

A popular "phantom" cheesecake store in Japan pushed the price envelope this week with a limited time offer designed to break your bank.

A notorious Japanese politician is in hot water (again!) for comments that activists say disparage women who are victims of violence.