Concern Raised over Proposed Cut in Japan Lower House Seats

Japanese opposition parties are wary of a plan by the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) to reduce the number of House of Representatives ...

Japan’s economy needs foreign workers, not nationalist approach

Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister. However, this was hardly a win for feminist ...
The Japan Times

Concern raised over proposed cut in Lower House seats

JIP is calling for a cut of about 50 proportional representation seats in the all-important lower chamber of parliament.

Possible to Support CDP Candidates: Komeito Exec

A Komeito executive said that the Japanese party may give its backing to candidates of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in future parliamentary elections. "It could be ...

Crowds still throng to Hiroshima peace memorial, but Japan’s defence posture may be changing

Hiroshima's peace memorial attracts crowds as Japan's new PM Takaichi pushes for increased defense spending and ...