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OPPOSITION

51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jan 15, 2018
Japanese opposition parties DP and Kibo no To agree to join forces
Opposition parties Kibo no To and the Democratic Party strike a deal to team up against the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in the Diet.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 11, 2016
Focus on economy, failure of opposition clears way for Abe＊s LDP in national elections
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a solid electoral winning streak, and the opposition isn＊t putting up much of a fight.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 21, 2015
Tiny Japanese political party takes new name in bid to reverse its fortunes
A small opposition party established last year by conservative lawmakers, including former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, renamed itself Monday in an attempt to change its dismal fortunes ahead of this summer＊s Upper House election.
51勛圖厙 / 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).
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jan 18, 2015
Okada defeats Hosono to win DPJ presidential election
Following a close runoff against Goshi Hosono, Katsuya Okada is elected president of the Democratic Party of Japan.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 25, 2014
Former leader Okada to seek DPJ＊s presidency again
Democratic Party of Japan policy maker and former chief confirms his latest run for the presidency of Japan＊s biggest opposition party.
EDITORIALS
Oct 8, 2014
Opposition must pressure Abe
The opposition should realize that if it fails to strictly scrutinize the Abe administration＊s actions in the extraordinary Diet session, it is not fulfilling its duty to serve the public.
WORLD / Society
Aug 7, 2014
Wikipedia fights back against Europe＊s ＆right to be forgotten＊
Wikipedia fought back against Europe＊s ※right to be forgotten§ by listing the online encyclopaedia＊s articles removed from search results, snubbing a court ruling that allows people to stop personal information appearing under Internet searches.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 22, 2014
Nippon Ishin split confirmed by party
Members of the Japan Restoration party have confirmed their split into two different camps, bringing an end to years of divided loyalties.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Apr 8, 2014
Your Party looks to pick new chief after Watanabe＊s exit
The embattled Your Party is set to name a new leader as early as Friday to replace Yoshimi Watanabe, who Monday expressed his intention to resign as party chief amid a money scandal.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 18, 2013
Defectors from Your Party form new opposition force
Former Your Party Secretary-General Kenu00adji Eda launches his new party with 14 fellow defectors hoping to build a viable counter to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 24, 2013
Opposition disparity: No end in sight
The opposition camp is rife with disunity and unable to exert any political say against Prime Minister Shinzo Abe＊s Liberal Democratic Party-led government, now that the LDP controls about 60 percent of the Diet.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 26, 2013
Opposition disparate; foe common
Major opposition groups have been rocked by intensifying internal strife since the Upper House election, and with the secretaries-general of the Democratic Party of Japan, Your Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) launching a nonpartisan policy study group next week, speculation is...
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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