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KATSUYA OKADA

In a news conference Wednesday, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's former chief, Yukio Edano, expressed his resolve to build a party that can challenge the dominance of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in national politics.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Aug 21, 2024
CDP¡¯s Edano takes another shot at party leadership after 2021 polls failure
After a poor showing three years ago, Edano is seeking to return to lead Japan¡¯s largest opposition party ahead of upcoming polls.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and digital minister Taro Kono attend a digitalization panel in Tokyo on Thursday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 11, 2024
Japan¡¯s parliament faces a long road to digitalization
Concerns over decorum and the possibility of the use of electronic devices being obtrusive to proceedings are among reasons cited for maintaining restrictions.
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary-General Katsuya Okada speaks to reporters on Saturday in the city of Aomori.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 26, 2024
Constitutional Democratic Party executives cancel fundraiser parties amid criticism
The CDP submitted a bill to the Lower House that would ban lawmakers from having fundraiser parties starting January 2026.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Feb 20, 2023
At CDP convention, clarity on opposition cooperation in short supply
The opposition party¡¯s plan for this year lacks a significant blueprint or concrete signals on how it will build long-term partnerships with other parties.
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Jan 30, 2023
Parliament begins budget talks amid focus on Kishida¡¯s tax plans
Attention is increasingly turning to when Kishida might call an election, especially given the divisive issue of tax hikes to pay for increased defense spending and child care policies.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Aug 26, 2022
After Upper House poll, CDP tries to forge ahead with familiar faces
With returning faces at the top again, the CDP faces questions over how it plans to convince voters it can offer a fresh alternative to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
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Dec 14, 2021
Citing local needs, Kishida defends use of coupons in financial aid plan
One estimate has shown that administrative costs for the central government would more than triple to u00a596.7 billion if coupons are included in the handouts to young people.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Feb 13, 2019
Abe¡¯s remark that DPJ rule was ¡®like a nightmare¡¯ sparks opposition fury as Japan elections loom
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and opposition heavyweight Katsuya Okada argued emotionally in the Diet on Tuesday over Abe¡¯s recent remark that Japan was going through a ¡°nightmare¡± before his Liberal Democratic Party returned to power in 2012.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jul 6, 2016
LDP vice president says ¡®zero possibility¡¯ Abe will revise Article 9 after Upper House poll win
Masahiko Komura says a victory in Sunday¡¯s election will not lead to a change in the Constitution¡¯s war-renouncing Article 9.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jun 27, 2016
DP¡¯s Okada challenges Abe to TV debate ahead of Upper House election in open letter
The president of the biggest opposition party on Monday dared Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to face him in a televised debate over the next two weeks leading up to the Upper House election, calling his refusal to do so unheard-of in recent years.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / LEADERS SPEAK
Jun 27, 2016
DP¡¯s Okada warns Abe is distracting voters from his goal to rewrite Constitution
A strong victory for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe¡¯s Liberal Democratic Party in next month¡¯s Upper House election would spell an end to postwar pacifism and ¡°completely change the way Japan is,¡± according to Democratic Party leader Katsuya Okada.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 19, 2016
Japan¡¯s Democratic Party reveals new logo to cries of plagiarism and indecency
The main opposition Democratic Party on Thursday unveiled what it calls a ¡°vibrant¡± new logo that was then assailed by renewed claims of plagiarism and cries of obscenity.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jan 30, 2016
DPJ looks to block LDP blitz
Japan¡¯s main opposition party vows to stop the ruling party from winning a critical election it sees as the last chance to preserve the postwar pacifist Constitution.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 28, 2016
Lackluster polls, maneuvering by LDP may give DPJ a drubbing in July election
The Democratic Party of Japan is in the throes of an identity crisis, a fact not lost on delegates meeting for the party¡¯s annual convention Saturday in Tokyo.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Nov 12, 2015
DPJ on the rocks amid calls for merger with Ishin no To
Japan¡¯s largest opposition party appears to be in danger of falling apart as some core members demand it merge with Ishin no To (Japan Innovation Party).
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jul 13, 2015
DPJ¡¯s Okada says Abe on slippery slope with push to enact security legislation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be taking a big risk if he pushes through a dramatic change in security policy despite objections from most citizens, who want a better explanation for why the change is needed, a top opposition figure has said.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jun 17, 2015
Ishin no To leader lashes Abe over security bills
The ruling bloc had hoped Ishin no To would help the Cabinet enact controversial national security bills, but the party¡¯s leader flatly denied that.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 20, 2015
SDF will only be deployed to ¡®safe¡¯ places, Abe says
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe rebuffed criticism on Wednesday that the government¡¯s contentious security legislation would put Self-Defense Forces personnel at greater risk, saying they would provide logistics support in areas that are safe.
EDITORIALS
Mar 31, 2015
Local politics matter
Races for this year¡¯s nationwide series of local elections kicked off with the start of official campaigns last week for gubernatorial elections in 10 prefectures on April 12 ¡ª the same day that local assembly seats in 41 prefectures and 22 major cities will also be contested.
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Jan 24, 2015
Can the DPJ reinvigorate Japanese democracy?
Columbia University¡¯s Gerald Curtis recently wrote, ¡°It is a sad commentary on Japan¡¯s politics that after nearly 70 years of democracy a competitive party system has all but disintegrated.¡±
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.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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