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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2015
Diet session extended through September as Abe aims to pass contentious security bills
Abe and Komeito's leader decide to extend the Diet session by the most days in postwar history in a bid to enact the controversial security bills.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2015
Two former heads of legislation bureau blast security bills
In a blow to Abe's security reform bills, two former heads of the government bureau responsible for interpreting the pacifist Constitution criticize the proposed legislation — with one slamming them as unconstitutional.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 20, 2015
15,000 female demonstrators form chain around Diet building in protest at security bills
Some 15,000 female demonstrators rallied Saturday in Tokyo to protest security bills that would expand the scope of overseas operations by the Self-Defense Forces.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 20, 2015
Two legal experts defend constitutionality of contentious security bills
Professors say changes are legitimate, and that criticism is irrelevant.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2015
Ishin no To leader lashes Abe over security bills
The ruling bloc had hoped Ishin no To would help the Cabinet enact controversial national security bills, but the party's leader flatly denied that.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2015
Diet OKs new law to give schools more say in compulsory education system
The Diet on Wednesday approved a bill to revise the School Education Law, giving more flexibility to the nation's nine-year compulsory schooling system by allowing schools to change curricula and how school years are divided.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 15, 2015
Speculation swirls over result of Abe-Hashimoto meeting
Speculation is swirling among the politically well-connected that Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto may have agreed to help Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pass contentious security legislation when the two met in Tokyo on Sunday.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jun 15, 2015
Let's discuss voting age limits in the news
The move to lower the voting age will give an estimated 2.4 million people aged 18 and 19 suffrage.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 12, 2015
Drones to be banned from flying over crowded urban areas, at nighttime
The government has worked out a draft bill to ban drones from flying over crowded urban areas as well as during nighttime, sources close to the matter said Thursday, a move taken in response to concerns that the unmanned aircraft could be used for terrorist attacks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 4, 2015
Some Japanese teens welcome move to reduce voting age, others apathetic
For high school student Aine Suzuki, the Lower House's move on Thursday to pass legislation that would reduce the voting age to 18 from the current 20 was akin to a dream come true.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 4, 2015
Wondering how long you have? Simple score gives 5-year death risk
Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person's risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2015
Abe forced to apologize after heckling DPJ lawmaker
As heated debate continued Monday in the Lower House over controversial security legislation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to apologize for barking at an opposition lawmaker during a previous session and interrupting her question.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 26, 2015
Lower House finally takes up contentious security bills
The Lower House kicks off much-awaited deliberations on two contentious security bills that would greatly expand the scope of the Self-Defense Forces' missions overseas, and opposition lawmakers immediately go on the attack.
JAPAN / Society
May 22, 2015
First Japanese bill outlawing racism and hate speech submitted to Upper House
A group of lawmakers made history Friday by submitting a bill to the Upper House that would outlaw racism and hate speech.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 15, 2015
Abe Cabinet OKs bills to relax limits on SDF operations abroad
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet adopted two security bills on Thursday that would, if passed by the Diet, greatly expand the scope of the Self-Defense Forces' joint operations with foreign forces overseas.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2015
Obesity outpaces growth in China
As China's economy grows, so does the waistlines of its people — feeding a national health crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 4, 2015
18 looms as new age of majority
Japan's youth will finally get a chance to have their voices heard in politics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2015
Diet to get check on SDF missions abroad
The ruling bloc agrees to make Diet approval a precondition for every Self-Defense Forces mission abroad involving logistic support for foreign militaries.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 14, 2015
Ruling parties resume battle over SDF mission expansion bills
The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito restart debate on security legislation aimed at giving the Self-Defense Forces a bigger role on overseas missions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2015
Election results spotlight apathy, weak opposition
The ruling bloc's victories in the unified local elections are showcasing Japan's lack of viable political opposition while giving Prime Minister Abe momentum to pass unpopular security bills.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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