Its leader is a former supermarket manager who created his political party on YouTube in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic and campaigned on the Trumpian message “Japanese First.” …
Japan’s ruling coalition gov’t loses majority in Upper House
Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his Liberal Democratic Party were projected to lose their majority coalition government in Japan’s Upper House of Parliament on Monday.
In Japan, Anti-Establishment Parties Resonate With Young Voters
The success of new political parties focused on wages, immigration and an unresponsive political elite highlights the frustrations of many working-age people in Japan.
Japan Launches Task Force To Deal With Foreign Nationals
The Japanese government said it is responding to “crimes and nuisances committed by some foreigners and inappropriate use of various systems.”
Populism and polarisation come to Japan
Koeda Yoshiyuki, a 51-year-old supporter, called Sanseito “the only party that can truly tackle the big problems Japan faces today”. Sanseito relied on social media, especially YouTube, to reach voters disheartened with politics-as-usual.
Japan firm offers bear hunting insurance to local gov’ts as law broadens rifle use
As bear-related injuries rise in Japan, an insurance company is offering to cover local governments for damages related to wildlife control o･･･ …
China’s Moves Against 3 Foreigners Stoke Anxiety
A Wells Fargo banker and a U.S. government employee were blocked from leaving and a Japanese pharmaceutical executive was imprisoned, even as Beijing tries to court overseas investors.
Japan’s shaky government loses upper house control
TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling coalition is certain to lose control of the upper house in Sunday’s election, public broadcaster NHK reported , an outcome that further weakens Prime …
Japan’s ruling party set to lose majority, exit polls suggest
Exit polls from a key election in Japan project the ruling coalition is set to lose its majority, putting the country’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba under immense political pressure. Voters headed to …
Exit polls show Japan’s ruling coalition is likely to lose key election
Exit polls suggest Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition is likely to lose a majority its majority in the smaller of Japan’s two parliamentary houses in a key election.