Japan Defense Policy Drives LDP Leadership Race
The ongoing LDP leadership race has taken center stage in Japanese politics, with candidates emphasizing foreign defense policies. This leadership contest carries significant implications...
Forced Seiza Case Sparks Hard Questions
A pair in Fukuoka Prefecture stands accused of making an employee sit in forced seiza posture for ten hours straight. The allegation has drawn...
Lower House Dissolution Question Looms After LDP Vote
The possibility of a lower house dissolution has emerged following the leadership vote within Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This development raises significant political...
Japan Cancels Hometown Agreement amid Migration Mix‑Ups
Japan’s aid agency has officially canceled a hometown agreement with African municipalities after confusion and migration-related controversies emerged. This abrupt move signals growing caution...
New Leadership Choice Splits Japan’s Ruling LDP
When the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds its internal election on October 4, Japan faces a new leadership choice between youthful reformers and seasoned...
