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Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

National | ANALYSIS May 12, 2022

Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

by Eric Johnston

Closer ties between Rengo and the ruling LDP would deeply concern opposition leaders, who rely on the union's 7 million members for electoral support.

Fierce battle seen for Tokyo in Japan Upper House poll

National / Politics | FOCUS Apr 10, 2022

Fierce battle seen for Tokyo in Japan Upper House poll

In the Upper House elections, six of the 12 seats allotted to the Tokyo constituency will be contested.

CDP gives up on full candidate unification plan for Japan Upper House election

National / Politics Apr 7, 2022

CDP gives up on full candidate unification plan for Japan Upper House election

The CDP is ready to tolerate competition with other opposition parties, including the Japanese Communist Party and the Democratic Party for the People, in this summer's poll.

As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing

Business | FOCUS Apr 6, 2022

As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing

by Kazuaki Nagata

With an Upper House election approaching in July, economists have pointed out that the move appears to be politically motivated.

DPP and Tomin First to back each other's candidates in Upper House poll

National / Politics Apr 1, 2022

DPP and Tomin First to back each other's candidates in Upper House poll

The DPP and Tomin First, for which Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike serves as special adviser, aim to bolster their cooperation to help each other earn more votes in the election.

Rift between CDP and DPP deepens ahead of Upper House election

National / Politics Mar 30, 2022

Rift between CDP and DPP deepens ahead of Upper House election

The rift between the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People is deepening ahead of this summer's election for the House of Councilors.

Japan's parliament enacts record ¥107.60 trillion budget for fiscal 2022

National / Politics Mar 22, 2022

Japan's parliament enacts record ¥107.60 trillion budget for fiscal 2022

The funds will be used to finance measures against the coronavirus as well as rising costs for social security and national defense.

Japan opposition party Ishin to end cooperation with DPP

National / Politics Mar 21, 2022

Japan opposition party Ishin to end cooperation with DPP

Opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) will terminate its cooperation with the Democratic Party for the People.

Japan ruling party welcomes opposition votes for draft budget

National / Politics Feb 25, 2022

Japan ruling party welcomes opposition votes for draft budget

The DPP voted for the budget in the Lower House on Tuesday after taking a similar action at the chamber's Budget Committee the previous day.

Lower House approves record ¥107.6 trillion budget for fiscal 2022

National Feb 22, 2022

Lower House approves record ¥107.6 trillion budget for fiscal 2022

Japan's general-account budget will be a record high for the 10th year in a row.

Japan’s largest opposition party faces crucial test in upcoming Upper House poll

National / Politics | FOCUS Jan 7, 2022

Japan’s largest opposition party faces crucial test in upcoming Upper House poll

by Eric Johnston

For the CDP, success or failure in the vote scheduled to take place in the summer is likely to determine the post-election futures of not only its new leader but the party itself.

Japanese political parties in favor of constitutional reform are gaining momentum

National / Politics Dec 31, 2021

Japanese political parties in favor of constitutional reform are gaining momentum

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party aims to make progress on constitutional debate in the Diet, hoping to focus on creating an emergency situation clause.

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