POLITICS
Uzbek-born Politician Aims to Change Japan from Setagaya
Orzugul Babakhodjaeva, an immigrant to Japan from Uzbekistan, just won election in Tokyo's Setagawa Ward on a platform of inclusion.
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LGBTQ
Despite Broad Public Support, Japan’s LDP Balks on Marriage Equality
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not move on marriage equality - even though a majority of its own supporters approve.
POLITICS
With 420 Votes, Japan Hemp Party Candidate is Smoked Out
A crusader for legalized marijuana in Japan lost his bid for election in Fujisawa City - but he did it in the…
NEWS
Breaking: Prime Minister Kishida Evacuated from Speech Following Explosion
At 11:30 AM on April 15th in Wakayama City, a planned speech by Prime Minister Kishida at Saikazaki Fishing Harbor was suddenly…
FOOD
Japan’s Political Parties Agree on Free School Lunches
Japan's political parties appear to agree: Kids shouldn't go hungry. Inside Japan's rapidly advanced plans to make public school lunches free.
POLITICS
Meet the Japanese Politician Who Won’t Show Up for Work
Why a joke legislator from a joke party fled Japan to avoid some very serious charges - and whether he's ever coming…
LGBTQ
Gay Politician Confronts Japan’s PM Over Same Sex Marriage
A gay member of Japan's political opposition had a powerful moment when he called out PM Kishida's refusal to act on same-sex…
LGBTQ
Japan Reacts Fiercely to PM Secretary’s Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
How discriminatory comments by Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's secretary may lead to actual reform on LGBTQ+ issues in Japan.