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
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
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 ...
Japanese political parties woo young voters with manga, social media and cosplay
Both the ruling and opposition parties are tapping social media, manga and even cosplay in an effort to drum up support from young voters ahead of the July 21 House of Councilors election. The renewed focus on younger voters follows the lowering of the voting ...
The Democratic National Committee said Wednesday that it has thwarted a hacking attempt on its database holding information on tens of millions of voters across the country. A party official said DNC contractors notified the party Tuesday of an apparent hacking attempt. The committee notified ...
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
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
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
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
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 ...
Republican Donald Trump can do little to stop Democrat Hillary Clinton from winning the presidency if she carries North Carolina, where their close race reflects the national liabilities of both candidates. Trump is struggling with conservative Democrats, especially women in the big and booming suburbs ...
Corruption a recurring theme in Tokyoites' picks for governor
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.
