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Shooting of Abe may have boosted Cabinet approval rate

The fatal shooting last week of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have favorably affected the approval ratings for the Cabinet and the Liberal Democratic Party in the latest Yomiuri Shimbun survey.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 13, 2022

Shooting of Shinzo Abe is a huge shock for Japan and the world

Japan is reeling from the assassination of its longest-serving former prime minister, Shinzo Abe. He was campaigning for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party for the Upper House elections due on Sunday, in the city of Nara in western Japan, when he was shot from behind with an apparently home-made sawn-off…

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2022

Political Pulse / Japanese voters have lost their appetite for 'reform' policies

As election day for the House of Councillors draws near, party leaders have been rushing around battleground prefectures and campaigning energetically. This includes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. He has made such pledges as "Protecting the livelihoods of the people," "Making an economic…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 24, 2022

'I went to Aldi and bought an entire Jubilee picnic for less than £10 - complete with strawberries and cream and Victoria sponge cake'

Shopper Alex O'Leary spent £9.86

Wales Online · May 31, 2022

Japan’s political parties work to field more female candidates for upcoming elections

Both the ruling and opposition parties are working to field more female candidates in the House of Councillors election this summer, aiming to demonstrate their commitment to women's empowerment.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 30, 2022

How will Japan answer Ukrainian president Zelenskyy's call for aid?

How will Japan respond to the calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 24, 2022

Zelenskyy calls for intl solidarity to pile up pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an online address to the Diet on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to Japan for providing aid and for adding pressure on Russia.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 23, 2022

Online deliberations in Japan's Diet 'possible' under the Constitution

Online deliberations in the Diet could soon become a reality after the House of Representatives' Commission on the Constitution voted Thursday to adopt a report stating that it was constitutionally permissible in the event of an emergency.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 5, 2022

Constitution panel should be used as forum to deepen debate on the Diet

It is important to actively discuss issues related to the Constitution and sort out points of contention and the direction of revision. It is hoped that the Diet will fulfill its responsibility by continuing constructive discussions.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 24, 2022

Govt eyes law revision to boost uptake in childcare leave

The government is planning to revise a law that will allow local public servants to take up to four periods of childcare leave. The bill, which is likely to be passed in the current Diet session, is aimed at encouraging more male employees to take time off work to help…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022