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[Insider] This Conservative Proved Too Chinese For Japan’s Racist Right
One conservative commentator wanted to run for public office in Japan - but was just too darn Chinese for the Japanese right…
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ENTERTAINMENT
Dewi Sukarno, Owner of Pricey Fur Coat, Starts New Animal Welfare Party
Right-wing Japanese celeb Dewi Sukarno has started a political party aimed at protecting dogs, cats, and possibly other animals she doesn't like…
POLITICS
Japan’s PM Worn Down Because No One Loves Him
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru says he can hardly sleep and no one even compliments him in the papers.
POLITICS
Japan Proposes Changing Election Poster Rules to Avoid a Repeat Disaster
This summer, Tokyo was plagued by election posters that included cute cats, pornography, and outright financial scams. A new law hopes to…
POLITICS
Women Make Big Strides in Japan’s Lower House Election
Women in Japan took a huge step forward in political representation in the October 2024 election, setting a new record for members…
POLITICS
New Poll: Japan (Really) Wants Kamala Harris for US President
She's surging ahead in the polls in the US. But what do people in Japan think of Kamala Harris' presidential aspirations? According…
POLITICS
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…
POLITICS
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…