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Japanese Politics
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The Japan Timespolitics31 days ago
Prime Minister denies magazine report on campaign videos
A weekly magazine reported that videos posted during two elections defamed rivals of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The prime minister rejected the account, while audio recordings linked to the videos have surfaced and opposition parties seek a parliamentary hearing.
Japan Timesworld53 days ago
Ruling Party Presents Draft Bill Penalizing Online Sharing of National Flag Vandalism
The ruling party presented a draft bill on May 15, 2026, that would punish public damage to Japan's national flag and the sharing of related images or videos on social media. The proposal includes penalties of up to two years in prison or fines of up to ¥200,000. Party members di…
Japan Timespolitics55 days ago
LDP Panel Approves Limiting Prosecutors’ Right to Appeal Retrial Orders
A Liberal Democratic Party panel on Wednesday approved a government proposal to ban prosecutors “in principle” from appealing retrial orders. The move resolves a 1½-month dispute between LDP lawmakers and the Justice Ministry over revisions to Japan's retrial system under the cri…
The Japan Timespolitics57 days ago
Takaichi and Six Opposition Party Leaders to Hold First Parliamentary Debate on May 20
Ruling and opposition parties reached agreement Monday on a debate between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and heads of a record six opposition parties during the current parliamentary session. Team Mirai will participate for the first time after its strong performance in February'…
The Japan Timespolitics60 days ago
Japan Opposition Party Backs Imperial Family Adoption Proposal
The major opposition Centrist Reform Alliance will support a proposal to adopt male members from former imperial family branches back into the imperial family. The party also reaffirmed its support for allowing female imperial members to retain their status after marriage. Divisi…