A popular Japanese politician with Taiwanese roots made waves when she announced her bid for the governor’s office of Tokyo. The response from her opponents was as predictable as it was tired.
An ill-considered bondage event has the Youth Division of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party reeling from its second scandal in two months.
Legal hassles used to be the only exit threat for foreign residents in Japan. Not anymore — now unsettled bills could be their ticket out.
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Aso Taro can’t seem to open his mouth without a sexist comment flying out – and his latest is a doozy.
Seven members of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party won’t be charged in a scheme that saw them receive substantial financial kickbacks.
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not move on marriage equality – even though a majority of its own supporters approve.
How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.
LDP politician Sugita Mio finally apologized for years worth of discriminatory statements towards LGBTQ+ people and minorities. But why now?
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is sinking rapidly in public opinion polls. Here’s why that means nothing will change anytime soon.
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