politics (Page 2)

Ukraine’s ambassador to Japan criticises Uniqlo for continuing to trade in Russia

Ambassador takes aim at Japan’s richest man, questioning the decision to value pants and T-shirts over Ukrainian lives. 

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Former Prime Minister Abe tickles the ivories on his latest YouTube video【Video】

He’s really settling into his new YouTuber gig.

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Government announces it will throw away useless “Abenomasks,” triggers surge in demand

One person’s trash mask is another’s treasure mask.

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Prime Minister calls on Japan to drink more milk

Ask not what your country can drink for you, but what you can drink for your country.

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Popular harem comedy manga artist is running for parliament to protect freedom of expression

Creator of Love Hina transitions from otaku arts to national politics.

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Post-election goat scandal rocks Japanese lawmaker

Don’t mess with goats online and expect to get away with it.

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Japanese government to give all 18-and-under residents 100,000 yen… here’s why that’s bad news

Big bucks for The Children of Men.

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Japanese governmental employees in frantic pencil-shaving spree to meet city election day

COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe becomes YouTuber

Hopefully he’ll do some game streams too.

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Japanese politician apologizes to prime minister for calling wife’s cooking “Hiroshima-yaki”

Hiroshima foodies find it an unsavory name for their savory pancakes.

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Disgraced YouTuber Hezumaryu to run in next Japanese national election

First, take a moment to consider what it must take to become a “disgraced YouTuber.”

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Russian man who swam to Japan was reportedly kicked out of Japan in 2011 for visa violation

The authorities probably know who he is, but now the question becomes what to do with him.

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Kim Jong-un summoned to appear in Tokyo District Court

It doesn’t hurt to ask.

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Yoshinoya’s special Japanese parliament-only wagyu beef bowl is now available to us civilians too

Japanese Diet exclusive can now be part of the Japanese diet.

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President of France meets with manga, video game royalty in Tokyo【Video】

Head of state also picks up an amazing One Piece souvenir that any fan would treasure.

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Super Crazy Kun’s election win deemed invalid a second time

The super crazy nail that sticks up gets hammered down.

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Japanese politician Skull Reaper A-ji sues city for refusing to show his masked face

Oita City Councilman’s struggle to wear his masks with pride has grown into a hellacious slobberknocker of litigation.

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“Protect the Nation from NHK Party” becomes “Protect the Nation from Old Parties Party”

Constantly changing one’s mind is an interesting political strategy.

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Chinese Embassy tweets controversial comic about U.S. democracy

China starts another Twitter war, this time fanning the flames between Japan and American relations.

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City Councilman Super Crazy Kun’s election victory ruled invalid by commission

Toda City representative vows to fight like super crazy to retain his position.

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