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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2023
Japan enacts bill to nationalize defense equipment facilities
The bill, aimed at aiding the defense industry by strengthening product development and production foundations, was passed by a majority vote.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 7, 2023
Japan ruling bloc plans to extend parliament to pass controversial immigration bill
The bill is aimed at eliminating long-term detention in immigration facilities by making it easier to deport foreign nationals who are in Japan illegally and refuse to be deported.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023
CDP submits censure motion in bid to delay immigration bill
The motion against Justice Minister Ken Saito reflects an increasingly confrontational posture toward Japan's ruling coalition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023
Japan OKs bills to digitalize divorce and bankruptcy procedures
The legislation will allow people to submit necessary applications online, instead of the current system of such documents being brought or mailed to courts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 4, 2023
Internet personality and former lawmaker GaaSyy arrested in Japan
The social media star and NHK Party representative was taken into custody Sunday for alleged defamation threats against celebrities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2023
Japan enacts law to merge health insurance cards with My Number IDs
The government aims to execute the integration in fall next year despite growing concern about the security of personal data retained under the My Number system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2023
Japan enacts laws on new disease-control body to help fight next pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for speedier decision-making, smooth coordination between government entities and municipal administrations and better risk communication.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 31, 2023
Japan's parliament enacts bill to tackle social isolation
The legislation obliges local governments to make efforts to set up regional councils made up of groups offering aid to people suffering from isolation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 24, 2023
Why a snap election might be looming for Japan
Kishida has denied that he is considering a snap election; but then again, so does every Japanese prime minister when asked about the timing for such a vote.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2023
Bill releasing funds to boost defense spending approved by Lower House
Major opposition parties remain opposed to the bill, largely because they are against raising taxes to boost the defense budget.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2023
Japan ruling bloc submits bill on fostering LGBTQ understanding
Kishida may be looking to showcase progress on the issue to his G7 peers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2023
Japan enacts law for GPS trackers to prevent international bail jumping
It also approved measures to protect the anonymity of alleged victims of sexual and other crimes to prevent their personal information from being obtained by their assailants.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 9, 2023
Bill to curb long-term detention of asylum-seekers passes Lower House
The legislation would ease deportation rules, giving officials more power to remove asylum-seekers, while adding quasi-refugees status for people fleeing conflict-hit countries like Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 1, 2023
Support for Kishida tops 50% amid speculation of early election
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet saw its support rate rise to more than 50% in a Nikkei newspaper poll for the first time in eight months.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023
Refugee bill takes key step after OK from committee in Japan's Lower House
Passage was secured after four ruling and opposition parties agreed to changes, including on offering training to immigration officials who will conduct the refugee screening process.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 24, 2023
Kishida rules out snap poll after LDP wins big in Sunday by-elections
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party received a welcome boost Sunday night as four of five LDP-affiliated or supported candidates won key parliamentary by-elections.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2023
Voting underway for five by-elections amid snap election rumors
The outcome of the polls has drawn attention since it could affect Kishida's decision on when to dissolve the Lower House for a snap election.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Immigration bill set to pass Japan's parliament as two opposition parties join revision discussions
A controversial bill to curb long-term detentions of illegal overstayers at immigration facilities is set to clear parliament by the end of its session in June.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 16, 2023
Campaigning starts for second half of Japan's unified polls
The official campaign period has kicked off for the second half of Japan's unified local elections slated for April 23.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 13, 2023
Lower House approves bill to use GPS monitoring for people on bail
The bill was sent to the House of Councilors and is expected to be enacted during the ongoing ordinary session of parliament.
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Rare sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro' to play at Cannes
A screening of "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus," which is being billed as a "mini-sequel" to the Studio Ghibli classic "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last July.
Japan survey finds 30% of student interns experience sexual harassment
The proportion of recent graduates in Japan who have worked as interns have experienced sexual harassment during their internship was 30.1%, according to a labor ministry survey, up 4.6 percentage points from the previous survey in fiscal 2020.
Fuchu Prison adapting to foreign prisoners
From the outside, the light-brown complex that is Fuchu Prison in western Tokyo could easily be mistaken for a city hall.
The politicians moving Japan forward on climate
While not the most outspoken politician on the issue, digital minister Taro Kono has a track record of being serious in his commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
Seoul's eclectic Art OnO shines light on Japan's artists and galleries
Art OnO, which took place from April 19 to 21 in Seoul, featured a modest number of 36 participating galleries from 15 countries.
Want to be a voice actor? Stay 'true to the character'
SungWon Cho is a veteran with more than 10 years of experience portraying characters in anime, cartoons and video games.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
By Mai Yoshikawa

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