POLITICS
Uzbek-born Politician Aims to Change Japan from Setagaya
Orzugul Babakhodjaeva, an immigrant to Japan from Uzbekistan, just won election in Tokyo's Setagawa Ward on a platform of inclusion.
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With 420 Votes, Japan Hemp Party Candidate is Smoked Out
A crusader for legalized marijuana in Japan lost his bid for election in Fujisawa City - but he did it in the…
POLITICS
Meet the Japanese Politician Who Won’t Show Up for Work
Why a joke legislator from a joke party fled Japan to avoid some very serious charges - and whether he's ever coming…
POLITICS
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?
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Handsy Japan Innovation Party Politician Draws Online Ire
A Japan Innovation Party politician caused an online firestorm when filmed being a bit too touchy-feely with candidate Ebisawa Yuki during a…
WOMEN
Recent JP Elections Highlight Continued Lack of Women in Politics
Where are the women? The recent Japanese diet elections have continued the country's long stint as among the world's least gender-balanced governments.
POLITICS
Survey Reveals 10 JPN Politicians Women Want Gone
5000 Japanese women discuss the politicians they want out of government, revealing a litany of controversy and public gaffes.
POLITICS
The Odd Candidates of the Chiba Gubernatorial Election
This year's election features a clown that wants to turn Chiba into Disneyland, and a man who simply wants to marry the…