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From Drunken Disaster to Japan’s Joke Party

The case of Maruyama Hodaka (丸山穂高) raises an interesting question: what's next after you nearly bring your country to war with the…

The Fools: A Joke Political Party in Japan Wins a Seat (and Taxpayer Funds)

How a party that seeks to "topple" Japan's public broadcast system made waves - and secured power - through performance art.