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Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
Parliament OKs bill to redraw Lower House electoral map to curtail vote-value disparities
The revised law, which will remove one seat each from 10 prefectures and distribute 10 to five other prefectures, will be put into effect a month after its promulgation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2022
Eight of 16 courts find July Upper House poll to be in unconstitutional state
The rulings were given on lawsuits filed with high courts and high court branches across the country by two groups of lawyers claiming that the Upper House poll violated the Constitution.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 4, 2022
Fifth court finds Upper House poll was held in state of unconstitutionality
The maximum gap of 3.03 times represented a 'striking inequality' serious enough to raise the issue of unconstitutionality, a Miyazaki court said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2022
LDP's Seiji Kihara received recommendation letter from Unification Church-linked group
Kihara, a member of the lower chamber of parliament, is the closest aide to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, also president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CULTURE SMASH
Oct 28, 2022
Indie studio Tonko House's coming-of-age story portrays a multiethnic Japan
Limited series 'Oni: Thunder God's Tale' combines stunning visuals and folklore with a rare depiction of a diverse society.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2022
Ogushi admits signing Unification Church 'policy accord'
The Chief Cabinet Secretary demanded that Ogushi thoroughly investigate the matter, give explanations and cut ties with the group.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 26, 2022
A second ruling finds July Upper House poll was constitutional
A total of 16 lawsuits over vote-value gaps in the July election have been filed with 14 high courts and high court branches across the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2022
Unification Church sought 'policy accords' with LDP members
The document appeared to be that on a de facto policy accord, showing conditions for receiving support from the Unification Church side in the Lower House poll.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2022
Osaka High Court declares July Upper House poll unconstitutional
The court rejected the plaintiffs' demand that the result of the election, in which the maximum vote-value gap stood at 3.03 times, be nullified.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2022
Kishida administration to mark one year in office amid mounting challenges
The prime minister's approval ratings have plummeted over issues related to the controversial state funeral and LDP lawmakers' ties to the Unification Church.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Aug 8, 2022
Political newcomer Sanseito making waves in Okinawa elections
Sanseito, which has strong conservative policies, was formed in 2020 under the slogan, “There is no party we want to vote for, so we are creating one ourselves from scratch.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2022
Claiming risk of false arrest, Japan lawmaker skips start of parliament session
Gaasyy, who is said to be staying in the UAE, was absent from the start of the three-day session despite the Upper House rejecting his application for permission to travel overseas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 30, 2022
Japan’s youth shun politics, leaving power with the elderly
With just 34% of 18- and 19-year-olds heading to the ballot box, youth turnout for the Upper House election relative to the overall figure hit a new low.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 26, 2022
Abe faction attracts most new LDP lawmakers elected in recent Upper House vote
As the size of factions may affect intraparty power struggles, the battle for recruiting new members is expected to intensify.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2022
With Shinzo Abe pale and lifeless, a doctor at the scene prayed for a miracle
The moment he laid eyes on Shinzo Abe's ashen face, Shingo Nakaoka knew that any attempt to revive the former Japanese prime minister was likely to be in vain.

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