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2020 OSAKA REFERENDUM

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Nov 14, 2020
Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction
Despite polls showing Osaka Ishin remains popular that the anti-merger faction won by only 17,000 votes of over 1.37 million cast, the party and its movement are in deep trouble.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2020
Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics
The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how u2014 or even if u2014 they can continue under a new generation of leadership.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2020
Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.
The referendum defeat dealt a heavy blow to the Osaka Ishin no Kai local political group, with Mayor Ichiro Matsui vowing to retire at the end of his term.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2020
Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan
The initiative calls for the restructuring of the city's 24 administrative districts into four special wards with greater authority.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Oct 17, 2020
Osaka merger would affect residents and outsiders alike
The planned move to merge the city's administrative wards could give officials more freedom to attract tourists and businesses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 13, 2020
Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians
On Nov. 1, the city's residents will be asked whether to merge Osaka's 24 wards into just four.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Sep 19, 2020
Let the Suga-Nippon Ishin bromance begin
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui and his supporters are breathing easy, knowing their favorite LDP politician is now the prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2020
Osaka referendum on metropolis plan set for Nov. 1
A similar referendum was held in May 2015, when it was voted down by a slim margin.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2020
Nippon Ishin no Kai sees an ally in Suga in LDP leadership race
Close ties are likely to bode well for Osakau2019s efforts to ensure central government financing in next yearu2019s fiscal budget for the 2025 Expo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2020
Osaka referendum on metropolis plan set with assembly approval
The plan is aimed at achieving more effective governance through cost-cutting.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 28, 2020
Osaka Prefectural Assembly readies Nov. 1 referendum on merger plan
If the municipal assembly endorses the plan Thursday, a vote on the flagship policy of regional political group Osaka Ishin no Kai will go ahead.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Aug 15, 2020
Under cloud of pandemic, Osaka referendum remains a key issue for Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura
More in Osaka are asking whether the vote should be postponed until after the coronavirus crisis has passed.

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