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Record number of women win seats in Japan election, but female voters wary of government's empowerment pledge

National / Politics Jul 22, 2019

Record number of women win seats in Japan election, but female voters wary of government's empowerment pledge

Despite a record number of women winning seats in Sunday's Upper House election, some female voters have expressed doubts about the government's commitment to empowering women. In Sunday's election 28 women won seats, matching the figure seen in the previous Upper House election in 2016 ...

Voters express concerns over Constitution, sales tax and lack of viable opposition

National / Politics Jul 21, 2019

Voters express concerns over Constitution, sales tax and lack of viable opposition

by Ryusei Takahashi, Masumi Koizumi and Magdalena Osumi

Constitutional revision, a consumption tax hike and the future of the pension system were on the minds of voters as they took to polling stations across the country to cast their ballots in the triennial Upper House election on Sunday. Reporters from The Japan Times ...

School workshops that foster political engagement prove popular in Japan

National / Politics Jul 17, 2019

School workshops that foster political engagement prove popular in Japan

Workshops at schools that use comedy or games to encourage young people to get involved in politics are becoming more widespread in Japan ahead of Sunday's House of Councilors election, the third national poll to be conducted since the lowering of the voting age ...

In Russian election, some people say they were ordered to vote by their employers

World / Politics Mar 18, 2018

In Russian election, some people say they were ordered to vote by their employers

Opponents of Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that voters in Sunday's presidential election were being compelled to show up at polling stations in a Kremlin drive to ensure Putin's likely win is not tarnished by a low turnout. Ivan Zhdanov, an aide to opposition leader ...

In Women's March finale, Las Vegas rally kicks off 'Power to the Polls' voter drive

World / Politics Jan 22, 2018

In Women's March finale, Las Vegas rally kicks off 'Power to the Polls' voter drive

Thousands of protesters gathered for the Women's March "Power to the Polls" rally in Las Vegas on Sunday, kicking off a national drive to register a million new voters as well as put more female candidates in office and stymie President Donald Trump's agenda. The ...

Among Japan's voters, hope for new blood vies with desire for stability

National / Politics | Decision 2017 Oct 22, 2017

Among Japan's voters, hope for new blood vies with desire for stability

by Magdalena Osumi

The Lower House election Sunday saw voters back newcomers vowing to heed the voices of ordinary people and older voters opting for familiarity and stability in policies on the economy and security, The Japan Times found. In Tokyo's Taito Ward, Nozawa, a man in his ...

Typhoon Lan on course to hinder voting as it approaches Okinawa

National Oct 20, 2017

Typhoon Lan on course to hinder voting as it approaches Okinawa

Turnout for Sunday’s Lower House election looks likely to dip as the 21st typhoon of the season threatens Okinawa.

Despite vague platform, Tomin First outshining status quo in Tokyo

National / Politics Jul 2, 2017

Despite vague platform, Tomin First outshining status quo in Tokyo

by Mizuho Aoki, Daisuke Kikuchi and Kakumi Kobayashi

Many voters queried about the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election Sunday said they cast ballots for Tomin First no Kai (Tokyoites First), the upstart party led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, because they did not want the scandal-plagued Liberal Democratic Party to take control of ...

Corruption a recurring theme in Tokyoites' picks for governor

National / Politics Jul 31, 2016

Corruption a recurring theme in Tokyoites' picks for governor

by Magdalena Osumi, Daisuke Kikuchi and Shusuke Murai

The money scandals that felled Tokyo's past two governors apparently influenced Sunday's election with many voters saying they expected their new leader to stamp out graft in the capital.

Voters grapple with economic, security, credibility concerns to make their choice

National / Politics Jul 10, 2016

Voters grapple with economic, security, credibility concerns to make their choice

by Magdalena Osumi and Daisuke Kikuchi

Voters cited concerns about the economy, security and the Constitution as they participated in the Upper House election on Sunday, with many saying they chose the conservative Liberal Democratic Party and the continuity it represents. People in Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka interviewed by The Japan ...

Cities take cutesy tack to get youths to go to the polls

National / Politics | KANSAI PERSPECTIVE Jun 26, 2016

Cities take cutesy tack to get youths to go to the polls

by Eric Johnston

For town, city and prefectural government offices around Japan, the key issue in next month's Upper House election is not constitutional revision or the economy. It's persuading 18-year-olds to go to the polls. While political pundits pointedly pontificate about the 2.4 million new youth votes, ...

July poll may give Abe camp enough seats to push constitutional change: Kyodo survey

National / Politics | DECISION 2016 Jun 24, 2016

July poll may give Abe camp enough seats to push constitutional change: Kyodo survey

The Upper House election could enable lawmakers in favor of constitutional amendment to call a referendum on the issue.

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