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In 2017, Japan woke up to the issue of discrimination

Issues | JUST BE CAUSE Jan 3, 2018

In 2017, Japan woke up to the issue of discrimination

by Debito Arudou

The year saw a landmark human rights survey and action on hate speech and pensions — but conditions remain dire for foreign 'trainees' and other workers alike.

CDP grants membership to former DP leader Renho; DP says resignation not final

National / Politics Dec 28, 2017

CDP grants membership to former DP leader Renho; DP says resignation not final

The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Thursday approved former Democratic Party leader Renho's application for membership. She is the sixth Upper House lawmaker to join the opposition party. Since the DP's decision on how to handle her letter of resignation isn't due until next year, ...

National / Politics Dec 26, 2017

Former DP chief Renho files paperwork to join Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan

Renho, the former president of the Democratic Party, formally applied on Tuesday to join the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, with approval from the main opposition party expected soon. On the same day, the CDP accepted applications from three other former Upper House members of ...

DP chief offers up options for drastic change in party organization as onetime opposition force falters

National / Politics Dec 12, 2017

DP chief offers up options for drastic change in party organization as onetime opposition force falters

by Reiji Yoshida

Democratic Party President Kohei Otsuka offered up multiple options to drastically rejigger his party's organization — including the possible launch of a new party or a name change — during a meeting Tuesday, a party source said. The options were discussed by a small number ...

Where Koike's new political party lost hope

Commentary / Japan Nov 13, 2017

Where Koike's new political party lost hope

by Takamitsu Sawa

Japan needs a two-party system, sooner rather than later.

Lawmaker to resign from DP after son admits to assault and attempted molestation of young girl

National / Crime & Legal Nov 3, 2017

Lawmaker to resign from DP after son admits to assault and attempted molestation of young girl

A three-term Democratic Party politician offers to resign after his 21-year-old son is accused of assaulting an elementary school girl in Saitama.

Opposition rips Abe's reported drive to slash time for grilling top officials in the Diet

National / Politics Oct 31, 2017

Opposition rips Abe's reported drive to slash time for grilling top officials in the Diet

by Tomohiro Osaki

Six parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party and Kibo no To, called the LDP's bid to limit their chance to question the government "unacceptable."

DP taps Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president

National / Politics Oct 31, 2017

DP taps Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president

by Reiji Yoshida

The Democratic Party elected Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president on Tuesday following the formal resignation of Seiji Maehara the previous day. Otsuka, a 58-year-old former Bank of Japan official, is little known among the general public, but many party members urged ...

Democratic Party leader Seiji Maehara resigns over merger disarray

National / Politics Oct 30, 2017

Democratic Party leader Seiji Maehara resigns over merger disarray

Seiji Maehara has resigned as leader of the Democratic Party to take responsibility for the disarray following a failed merger with the fledgling force led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike. Maehara said Monday he will leave the Democratic Party and join Koike's Kibo no To ...

Taro Aso explains comments crediting snap election win to North Korea

National / Politics Oct 28, 2017

Taro Aso explains comments crediting snap election win to North Korea

Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso has sought to clarify comments he made earlier in the week attributing the ruling party's decisive election win last weekend to North Korea, after the remarks drew claims of exploitation from the main opposition party. "It's the government that decides ...

Editorials Oct 27, 2017

The case for further opposition realignment

The opposition camp needs to find a way to put its forces together to serve as a viable contender to the ruling coalition.

CDP chief Yukio Edano balks at merging with other parties

National / Politics Oct 24, 2017

CDP chief Yukio Edano balks at merging with other parties

by Tomohiro Osaki

Head of the largest opposition force says party will go its own way and avoid “power struggles” that could erode public confidence.

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