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Parties divided over adding emergency clause to Japan's Constitution

National Apr 16, 2021

Parties divided over adding emergency clause to Japan's Constitution

Lawmakers called for debates to be held on amending the top law to include such a clause, at the first meeting of the Lower House Commission on the Constitution in this Diet session.

For Suga and LDP, worries build over Hiroshima poll in election year

National / Politics | FOCUS Apr 12, 2021

For Suga and LDP, worries build over Hiroshima poll in election year

by Eric Johnston

A vote-buying scandal that forced the resignation of the previous representative has rocked the local political establishment and sparked voter anger.

Suga's fate may be on the line in key April 25 by-elections

National / Politics | FOCUS Apr 10, 2021

Suga's fate may be on the line in key April 25 by-elections

The elections in Hokkaido, Nagano and Hiroshima prefectures will also be a litmus test for opposition parties' ability to cooperate in the general election for the House of Representatives.

China’s Taiwan conundrum: Will use of force to unite be followed by new division?

Commentary / World Apr 7, 2021

China’s Taiwan conundrum: Will use of force to unite be followed by new division?

by Frank Ching

If Taiwan doesn’t agree to be absorbed peacefully, it will be forced to do so. Beijing now feels that there is little likelihood of peaceful unification.

Alarmed by inaction, lawmakers push Japan to embrace rights diplomacy

National | FOCUS Apr 6, 2021

Alarmed by inaction, lawmakers push Japan to embrace rights diplomacy

by Satoshi Sugiyama

A tug-of-war between the Foreign Ministry and lawmakers, with Suga standing on the sidelines, illustrates the challenge confronting Tokyo: Take stronger action or risk alienating the U.S.

Japan's DPP seen as potential destabilizing factor for opposition unity

National / Politics Apr 6, 2021

Japan's DPP seen as potential destabilizing factor for opposition unity

The party is set to support bills opposed by other opposition parties in Diet votes, and has withdrawn its support for a CDP candidate in a forthcoming Upper House by-election.

Diet in review: Suga defensive on virus response but steadfast on Olympics

National / Politics Jan 22, 2021

Diet in review: Suga defensive on virus response but steadfast on Olympics

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Japan's prime minister took heat from one opposition lawmaker after another during three days of question-and-answer sessions.

Opposition leaders call for Tokyo Games to be canceled or delayed

National / Politics Jan 22, 2021

Opposition leaders call for Tokyo Games to be canceled or delayed

The JCP is demanding cancellation of the games, citing the WHO chief scientist's comment that herd immunity cannot be acquired through vaccinations within the year.

Lone vote for female lawmaker in PM race was gesture of hope

National / Politics Nov 5, 2020

Lone vote for female lawmaker in PM race was gesture of hope

Despite Yoshihide Suga's victory in the recent vote for prime minister being a done deal, Takae Ito was recognized through the admiration of a colleague.

Bolder domestic vision in Suga’s Diet speech, but diplomacy unchanged

National / Politics Oct 26, 2020

Bolder domestic vision in Suga’s Diet speech, but diplomacy unchanged

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The prime minister recited a laundry list of projects on which he is eager to deliver, while relying on strategies he inherited to set out foreign policy.

Science panel controversy overshadows Suga’s Diet debut

National / Politics | FOCUS Oct 25, 2020

Science panel controversy overshadows Suga’s Diet debut

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The session will likely see a fierce showdown between an experienced power-broker with his own policy ambitions and opposition parties determined to grill the new leader.

Top Japanese opposition party's No. 2 to stay in post after merger

National / Politics Sep 14, 2020

Top Japanese opposition party's No. 2 to stay in post after merger

Tetsuro Fukuyama formerly served under party leader Yukio Edano when the latter was chief Cabinet secretary.

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