politics

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.

POLITICS

How Religion and Politics Are Intertwined in Japan

Some say that Japan isn't religious. You wouldn't conclude that by looking at the country's political parties, though.

LGBTQ

Sanseitō Rep Likens Being Transgender to a “Contagious” Disease

Wada Keiko further stated she believed transgender people needed medical treatment instead of accommodation and understanding.

POLITICS

Japan’s Anti-NHK Party Won’t Help Voters Who Didn’t Pay NHK Fees

A politician told his followers they didn't have to pay Japan's national broadcaster fee. He was wrong. Now, his supporters owe big.

INSIDER

[Insider] Blame Japan’s Heat on…Chinese Solar Panels?!

Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.

SOCIETY

Japan’s Gun Control Laws: How The Country Stays (Almost) Gun-Free

Japan has one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world. How did it start, and how has it stayed…

LIVING IN JAPAN

As Japan’s Foreign Population Grows, So Does A “Japanese First” Mindset

Japan has more foreign residents than ever. Will that change as the conviction that "Japan is for the Japanese" gains ground?

INSIDER

[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.