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POLITICS

Japanese Lawmaker Says Anti-Spy Law Could End Oshikatsu Culture

One lawmaker warns that proposed spy legislation could tread on a booming business in Japan: support for one's favorite idol or star.

LIVING IN JAPAN

Japan May Require Japanese Language Test for Permanent Residency

The Japanese government may also require applicants to take courses in Japanese culture and manners before settling in for the long haul.

POLITICS

Right-Wing Coalition in Japan Pushes Flag Defacement Law

If the coalition gets its way, defacing the Hi no Maru flag - an act currently considered protected speech - could become…

INSIDER

[Insider] Men Think Japan’s First Female PM Will Address the Gender Gap. Women Aren’t So Sure

Japan has one of the worst gender gaps in the world. Polls show many don't think the country's first female prime minister…

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[Insider] The LDP/Kōmeitō Breakup: How Japan Fell Into Political Freefall

After 26 years together, the LDP and Kōmeitō have split. That leaves the looming question: What comes next?

POLITICS

“Honorary Man”: Takaichi Sanae Scorned, Shunned by Japanese Feminists

The woman who may be Japan's first prime minister is under fire for her "fossil-like thinking" on women's rights.

POLITICS

Japanese Politician Says Tourists Are Kicking Nara’s Deer. But Where’s Her Evidence?

Are foreigners mistreating the deer in Nara? One prominent Japanese politician says so - but the facts don't back her up.

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[Insider] Can Sanseitō Actually Take Over Japan?

While the party doesn't (yet) have that kind of power, there are troubling signs that its impact could outweigh its small size.