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COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 3, 2018
In 2017, Japan woke up to the issue of discrimination
The year saw a landmark human rights survey and action on hate speech and pensions — but conditions remain dire for foreign ＆trainees＊ and other workers alike.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 28, 2017
CDP grants membership to former DP leader Renho; DP says resignation not final
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Thursday approved former Democratic Party leader Renho＊s application for membership.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 12, 2017
DP chief offers up options for drastic change in party organization as onetime opposition force falters
Democratic Party President Kohei Otsuka offered up multiple options to drastically rejigger his party＊s organization 〞 including the possible launch of a new party or a name change 〞 during a meeting Tuesday, a party source said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 13, 2017
Where Koike＊s new political party lost hope
Japan needs a two-party system, sooner rather than later.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 31, 2017
Opposition rips Abe＊s reported drive to slash time for grilling top officials in the Diet
Six parties, including the Constitutional Democratic Party and Kibo no To, called the LDP＊s bid to limit their chance to question the government ＆unacceptable.＊
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 31, 2017
DP taps Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president
The Democratic Party elected Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president on Tuesday following the formal resignation of Seiji Maehara the previous day.
EDITORIALS
Oct 27, 2017
The case for further opposition realignment
The opposition camp needs to find a way to put its forces together to serve as a viable contender to the ruling coalition.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 24, 2017
CDP chief Yukio Edano balks at merging with other parties
Head of the largest opposition force says party will go its own way and avoid ※power struggles§ that could erode public confidence.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 16, 2017
Let＊s discuss the DP joining up with Kibo no To
In a dramatic move, the center-left Democratic Party decided Sept. 28 to effectively disband its Lower House caucus and join Kibo no To.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 15, 2017
Volunteers＊ websites help voters attend speeches and vet candidates ahead of Lower House election
Volunteers have set up websites to help voters make their choices for next week＊s Lower House election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 13, 2017
Political realignment leaves voters on shaky ground
Japanese will vote in the Oct. 22 general election amid uncertainty and confusion resulting from the recent realignment of the political landscape.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 13, 2017
In fresh blow to Koike, majority of Upper House DP members rule out joining Kibo no To after election
More than half of Democratic Party＊s 47-member caucus say they won＊t link up with upstart party after poll, top official says.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 5, 2017
As Tokyo assembly closes, Koike still not running in Lower House election
The answer is no. Period.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 2, 2017
Former DP heavyweight Yukio Edano seeks to fill void with new liberal-minded party
Edano says his new liberal-minded party will maximize the chances of dethroning Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 30, 2017
Yuriko Koike＊s energized challenge exposes risk of Abe＊s snap poll decision
A fast-growing challenge by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe＊s ruling bloc has highlighted the risk of his gamble on a snap poll.
EDITORIALS
Sep 29, 2017
Opposition realigns ahead of election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has triggered a surprise realignment in the opposition camp that could pose a potent threat to the survival of his administration.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 20, 2017
Abe＊s snap election to cost taxpayers ?60 billion to ?70 billion
Some may question the decision to hold a costly election, but records show that the tenure of current members is actually longer than average.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 17, 2017
Abe poised to dissolve Lower House for snap general election
Media reports say that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to dissolve the Lower House as early as Sept. 28 and call a snap election.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 13, 2017
DP seeks to halt hemorrhaging of its lawmakers following prominent member＊s resignation
A conservative lawmaker tendered his resignation from the main opposition Democratic Party on Wednesday, setting off what is likely to become a wave of similar moves by others to bolt a party mired in the throes of an existential crisis.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 10, 2017
DP lawmakers unhappy with JCP election alliance consider exiting party
Several Lower House members of the Democratic Party are considering quitting over its election cooperation alliance with the Japanese Communist Party, sources familiar with the situation said.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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