POLITICS
Japan’s Political Parties Explained: Who They Are, What They Stand For
Confused about who's who in Japanese politics and what they advocate? Here's a complete guide to all the major parties.
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POLITICS
Fact Check: Did Abe Akie Fake Not Speaking English with Trump?
A popular meme says the former Japanese Prime Minister's wife went to great lengths not to speak to the MAGA Mafia leader.…
INSIDER
[Insider] Why Hasn’t Japan’s Far Right Taken Over The Country?
Japan's far right has been left behind. Is this because of Japan's "unique culture"? Or is there something else going on?
WOMEN
2025 Gender Gap Report Finds Japan Still at Bottom of G7
While Japan made progress in several areas, it took a huge step back in representation at the highest level of government.
INSIDER
[Insider] Japan Reacts to Abe’s Widow Visiting Putin
Abe Akie is a private citizen now. So what was she thinking when she met the man who's led a years-long assault…
LIVING IN JAPAN
“Old, Old, Old Rice”: Why Japan’s Lining Up To Buy 2021’s Crop
People in Japan are forming long lines to spend half of the current market price for the strategic reserve rice - some…
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…
POLITICS
Japanese Politician Apologizes for Slandering Okinawan Memorial to Female Students
A right-wing politician who's previously called on Japan's PM to resign finally apologized for saying an Okinawa monument "rewrites history."