politics

Japan’s Minister of Digital Affairs catches attention by skipping escalator and using stairs【Photo】

While other high-ranking politicians waited for the escalator, digital policymaker opted for analog method.

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Japanese politicians boycott meetings for being told they should wear ties when they didn’t have to

City council chairperson’s reverse of course on relaxed dress code sparks resolution of no confidence.

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Japanese city allows residents to cut mayor’s salary based on public opinion survey

But Osaka politician could still see a boost to his bank account.

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Japan PM’s cheap corn puff box for Ukrainian president has kind of logical explanation

An unexpected gift becomes slightly less unexpected.

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“There isn’t anyone else good” is reason for nearly half of PM Kishida’s support, according to survey

I’d do it, but I have tuba practice on Wednesdays.

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Japan’s prime minster should kill himself by seppuku, Russian politician says

”I can’t even comment on such delusion,” says security council deputy chairman, but still recommends ritual disembowelment.

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Japanese town livestreams elected politicians faces to make sure they aren’t sleeping in meetings

New policy follows backlash from citizens after city council members seen napping, reading novels during discussions.

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We really have a lot to learn from Japanese Mascot Character Parliament 【Video】

Parliament without everyone fighting like cats and dogs and otters and bears and beavers and…

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Bizarre bicycle vandalism reported to mayor of Komono Town, mayor admits to it

And so ends the shortest investigation ever.

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Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe confirmed dead, doctors reveal details of his treatment

Assassination has shocked the nation. 

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Japanese police say former prime minister shot with pistol, weapon may have been made by shooter

Private ownership of pistols is completely prohibited in Japan.

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[Breaking] Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot in chest, reportedly suffers cardiac arrest

Suspect is in custody and Abe’s condition is unclear.

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Communist politician seen campaigning with Pikachu knockoff in Japan【Photo】

Gotta comrade ‘em all?

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U.S. Ambassador wins fans in Japan with his love of local trains…and puns

Japanese train otaku recognise Ambassador Emanuel as a fellow railway geek during his “weekend of firsts”.

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Retired Member of Parliament arrested pretending to be active MP for first-class train tickets

And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for that meddling JR and its clerical errors.

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Ukraine’s message of thanks and friendship gets really awkward with Japan

All’s embarrassing in love and war.

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New Zealand prime minster welcomed to Japan by kiwi mascot characters, surreally somber dance

Following reception by the Japanese government, it was the Kiwi Brothers’ turn to say hello.

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Manga creator/politician Ken Akamatsu opens political office/art gallery in Akihabara【Photos】

Creator of Love Hina is gearing up for a run at Japan’s upper parliament house to protect freedom of expression.

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Uniqlo reverses position, will close all stores in Russia

Decision follows multimillion-dollar humanitarian donation and international criticism.

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New president of Chile receives Pokémon from Japanese diplomat【Videos】

And no, it wasn’t Pikachu on the goodwill mission.

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