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End of Wakayama bid leaves only Osaka and Nagasaki in race for Japan’s first casinos

National Apr 21, 2022

End of Wakayama bid leaves only Osaka and Nagasaki in race for Japan’s first casinos

by Eric Johnston

The prefecture's withdrawal due to unclear financing for the project undermines a major initiative by the central government to revitalize local economies.

The Dubai Expo is over. Next stop: Osaka

National Apr 1, 2022

The Dubai Expo is over. Next stop: Osaka

by Eric Johnston

Due to the Dubai event's one-year postponement, Japanese organizers have just three years, instead of the usual four, to finalize preparations.

Citing local needs, Kishida defends use of coupons in financial aid plan

National Dec 14, 2021

Citing local needs, Kishida defends use of coupons in financial aid plan

by Eric Johnston

One estimate has shown that administrative costs for the central government would more than triple to ¥96.7 billion if coupons are included in the handouts to young people.

Nippon Ishin sticks with Ichiro Matsui as chief even as it seeks younger leadership

National Nov 28, 2021

Nippon Ishin sticks with Ichiro Matsui as chief even as it seeks younger leadership

by Eric Johnston

Nippon Ishin no Kai, which saw its seat count nearly quadruple in the Lower House election, decided to keep Ichiro Matsui on as leader after deciding not to hold a presidential election

Japanese parties announce lawmakers' October allowances will be donated

National / Politics Nov 16, 2021

Japanese parties announce lawmakers' October allowances will be donated

Political parties have rushed to announce that they will donate the October allowance that was paid in full to Lower House lawmakers, some of whom were only in office for one day.

Who you gonna call?: Parties with Osaka roots sad to see Suga go

National / Politics | View from Osaka Sep 10, 2021

Who you gonna call?: Parties with Osaka roots sad to see Suga go

by Eric Johnston

With the upcoming change in LDP leadership, Nippon Ishin no Kai may lose its direct line to the Prime Minister's Office at a crucial time in Kansai politics.

Rocked by virus rebound in Osaka, Suga forced to call tougher steps

National | FOCUS Apr 2, 2021

Rocked by virus rebound in Osaka, Suga forced to call tougher steps

Suga was initially reluctant to designate the coronavirus semi-emergency status to the prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi, according to people familiar with his thinking.

Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction

National / Politics | View from Osaka Nov 14, 2020

Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction

by Eric Johnston

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.

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Nov 2, 2020

Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics

by Eric Johnston

The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how — or even if — they can continue under a new generation of leadership.

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

National / Politics Nov 1, 2020

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

by Eric Johnston

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.

Voting begins in second referendum on Osaka metropolis plan

National / 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.

Let the Suga-Nippon Ishin bromance begin

National / Politics | View from Osaka Sep 19, 2020

Let the Suga-Nippon Ishin bromance begin

by Eric Johnston

Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui and his supporters are breathing easy, knowing their favorite LDP politician is now the prime minister.

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