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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Politician suspended for hiding his identity from lover
With a few notable and noble exceptions, politicians are mostly on the fiddle or on…