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Group of over 100 lawmakers visit Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine

National Apr 22, 2022

Group of over 100 lawmakers visit Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine

Hidehisa Otsuji of the ruling LDP and head of the group said that they "prayed for world peace that is on the precipice" amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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.

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.

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.

Former PM Naoto Kan under fire for comparing Nippon Ishin to Hitler

National Jan 26, 2022

Former PM Naoto Kan under fire for comparing Nippon Ishin to Hitler

On Wednesday, Fumitake Fujita, secretary-general of Nippon Ishin, visited the CDP headquarters and submitted a written protest over the tweet by Kan.

Kishida gears up for test of his mettle in parliament ahead of key election

National / Politics | FOCUS Jan 16, 2022

Kishida gears up for test of his mettle in parliament ahead of key election

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Success for the prime minister depends on how well he oversees the passage of a record-breaking fiscal 2022 budget — all while tackling COVID-19 and fending off opposition challenges.

2022 will offer key tests of Kishida's ability to grow into PM role

National / Politics | Outlook 2022 Dec 31, 2021

2022 will offer key tests of Kishida's ability to grow into PM role

by Satoshi Sugiyama

An upcoming Upper House poll and the omicron variant are among the things that will test the prime minister's capacity to build on successes and lessons from 2021.

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.

Omicron threatens to blunt Kishida’s momentum as parliament session begins

National / Politics | FOCUS Dec 5, 2021

Omicron threatens to blunt Kishida’s momentum as parliament session begins

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Confusion over tough entry restrictions prompted by the new COVID-19 variant has thrown a wrench into the leader's plans while emboldening the opposition.

Opposition party sets sights on expense allowances

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Dec 4, 2021

Opposition party sets sights on expense allowances

by Philip Brasor

Japan’s lawmakers each receive ¥1 million per month to help pay for things such as postage and transportation, regardless of how many days the recipient works.

Opposition tie-up could herald new debate on constitutional revision in Japan

National / Politics | FOCUS Nov 12, 2021

Opposition tie-up could herald new debate on constitutional revision in Japan

by Eric Johnston

In what could be the start of an opposition party realignment, Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People have begun working together to push the issue in parliament.

With momentum on his side, Kishida ready to roll out key policies on COVID-19 and economy

National / Politics | FOCUS Nov 10, 2021

With momentum on his side, Kishida ready to roll out key policies on COVID-19 and economy

by Satoshi Sugiyama

While Wednesday's legislative session to re-elect Kishida might have appeared to be ceremonial, one thing is clear: He is now on a much more solid footing within the LDP.

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