POLITICS
Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns After Bragging He Never Buys Rice
As Japanese consumers struggle with high rice prices, Etō Taku decided it was a good idea to rub his privilege in their…
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POLITICS
INSIDER
[Insider] Free Money…Or Tax Cuts?
Will Japan hand out free money again to offset the effect of Trump's tariffs? Here's why many aren't keen on the idea.
POLITICS
Self-Own Post Shows Japan’s Ruling Party as Old, Male, and Out of Touch
To celebrate International Women's Day, Japan's Prime Minister posted a picture from a party meeting showing a room full of old men.
TRAVEL
Japan Mulls Raising Departure Tax to Fund Overtourism Measures
Some are livid that Japan's plan to raise the departure tax to between 3,000 to 5,000 yen would apply to Japanese citizens…
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.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
2024 Kanji of The Year Is, Once Again, All About Money
The people have spoken: The Kanji of the Year for 2024 is, once again, 金 (kin, kane), meaning money or gold -…
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…
NEWS
Japan Abandons “Marriage Relocation” Plan for City Women
Japan's government had what it thought was a brilliant idea: pay single Tokyo women to move to the countryside to get married.…