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ELECTION 04

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2016
Over 1,500 candidates vying for White House
Michael Petyo is a carpenter, a U.S. Navy veteran, a grandfather and a Russian Orthodox Church cantor who likes to boast about his homemade nut rolls. He also is a candidate for president of the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2016
Front-runner Trump abruptly rejects joining Iowa debate amid Fox spat
U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly withdrew from a debate with party rivals this week out of anger at host Fox News, leaving the last encounter before Iowa's first-in-the-nation nominating contest without the front-runner.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 25, 2016
Ginowan mayoral victory gives Abe much-needed ammunition in Futenma battle
Top government officials in Tokyo welcome the victory by the ruling bloc-backed candidate in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture's mayoral election, saying it will give momentum to the Futenma base relocation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 25, 2016
Ousted Australian leader Abbott announces he will seek another term in parliament
Ousted Prime Minister Tony Abbott said he'll seek another parliamentary term in this year's elections — creating a potential rallying point for conservative lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Party and a headache for his successor, Malcolm Turnbull.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 25, 2016
Iwakuni mayor re-elected, beating U.S. base foe
Yoshihiko Fukuda has won a third term as mayor of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, beating a challenger who opposed plans to boost operations at a U.S. military base in the area.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 25, 2016
Trump credits self for Sanders' surge against Clinton, rules out attacking him
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed Sunday that he's responsible for Democratic rival Bernie Sanders' recent polling surge over front-runner Hillary Clinton.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2016
In proxy battle over Futenma base relocation, Ginowan mayor wins re-election
In what was seen as a proxy battle over the controversial Futenma U.S. base relocation plan, Ginowan Mayor Sakima wins re-election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2016
Base rivals face off in pivotal Ginowan mayoral election
Voters in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, cast their ballots for a new mayor in a key local election with implications for the relocation of a contentious U.S. military base.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Jan 24, 2016
Barring the unforeseen, Kyoto's dwindling voters look set to keep kimono-clad mayor
Given Kyoto's prosperous domestic and international tourism industry, the mayoral election on Feb. 7 is widely expected to be an easy win for incumbent Daisaku Kadokawa, 65, who is backed by the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party of Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2016
Sander's rise fueled by the failure of propaganda
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' growing support reflects public contempt for everyone in charge.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 21, 2016
Lower House passes bill to preserve voting rights for new electors
The Lower House on Thursday passed a bill to enable people aged 18 or 19 to vote in the upcoming Upper House election even if they change their address shortly before the ballot.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 20, 2016
Diet OK looms on bill to rectify rules that currently would prevent some young people from voting
Ruling and opposition parties agreed Tuesday to pass a bill soon to enable people aged 18 or 19 to vote in the House of Councilors election this summer even if they change their address shortly before the election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 18, 2016
K-pop agency says did not force Taiwan star to apologize over flag incident
A South Korean entertainment agency behind a 16-year-old singer who triggered a fresh rift between China and Taiwan by holding a Taiwan flag said Monday it did not force her to apologize.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2016
Sizing up America's presidential election so far
At this point in the U.S. presidential election campaign, with both major parties set to choose their nominees in state-level primary elections, predictions are impossible.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2016
Abe congratulates Tsai on election as Taiwan's president
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday congratulated independence-leaning Tsai Ing-wen for her election as president of Taiwan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 18, 2016
Clinton goes on offense against Sanders at Democratic debate
U.S. Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton went on the offensive against top challenger Bernie Sanders at a debate on Sunday in reaction to his recent rise in opinion polls, saying he is soft on gun control and that his proposed health care overhaul is unrealistic.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 18, 2016
Trump blasts Cruz as 'nasty guy' as rival fires back over 'New York values'
A rolling brawl between the two U.S. Republican presidential front-runners didn't abate on Sunday as Donald Trump termed his closest competitor, Ted Cruz, "nasty" and the Texas senator stood his ground in criticizing the billionaire's "New York values."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2016
U.S. base relocation a key issue as campaigning begins for Ginowan election
Official campaigning begins for a mayoral election in Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture, in what is seen as a battle between Tokyo and Okinawa over a key U.S. military base.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 16, 2016
Key facts about Taiwan's relationship with China
Taiwan went to the polls on Saturday to elect a new president and parliament. China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, will be watching the outcome closely.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 16, 2016
Cruz blasted for 'New York values' comment in debate
Ted Cruz — be careful who you mess with.
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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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