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Where Will Japan’s Bruised Opposition Go After Takaichi’s Big Win?
PM Takaichi secured a supermajority in the Lower House election as the opposition fractured. What comes next for Japan’s politics?
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How the CDP/Kōmeitō Alliance Could Succeed – Or Blow Up
The success or failure of the Alliance could set the tone for Japanese politics for the next decade (or longer).
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…
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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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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.