Politics
Takaichi Keeps Saying “Coexistence.” The Online Right Is Not Having It.
Japan’s Japanese population just slipped under 120 million for the first time in more than 40 years. That’s 17 years […]
Politics
Crime & Legal
Japan’s Proposed Permanent Residency Rules Could Raise the Bar High for Foreigners
For a lot of foreign residents in Japan, permanent residency is the big goal. No more visa renewals every few […]
Politics
Japan’s Patriotism Debate is Heating Up – And It’s Got Everyone Talking
Let’s chat about something that’s stirring the pot in Japan right now: patriotism. Not the over-the-top kind, but the everyday […]
Politics
Former race queen and gravure idol Chisato Morishita wins seat in election
Former gravure model Chisato Morishita has won her seat in the snap election called by Sanae Takaichi, which saw the ruling Liberal […]
Politics
When “Just One Message” Turns Into 1,000: A Political Facepalm
There’s political scandal, and then there’s whatever this was. Imagine an investigation panel sitting down, expecting to review a handful […]
Politics
Japanese Minister Stayed Up Late Clearing Fate/Grand Order Quest
Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda shocked users in the early hours of December 7 by announcing she had finally cleared […]
Politics
Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly lawmaker comes out as pansexual during speech
A member of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly came out as pansexual during a speech asking Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike about […]
Kinky Japan
Maebashi mayor and male staffer both resign over love hotel visits
One of the biggest media stories in the autumn was the salacious scoop about the female mayor of Maebashi, a […]
Politics
Is Japan Quietly Confronting China — Or Is It All Misunderstanding?
Lately, there’s been a growing debate: is Japan actually confronting China, or is this just a mischaracterization? A certain voice […]
Politics
Japan’s Rising Anti-Foreigner Sentiment: A Problem the Country Can’t Afford to Ignore
For decades, Japan has enjoyed an international reputation for politeness, safety, and hospitality. But spend enough time living in the […]
Politics
NHK Party Leader says “Black People and So-Called Muslims Are Scary!”
Tachibana Takashi, leader of the political group ‘NHK Party,’ caused a stir during a street speech in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, for […]