Japan's ruling coalition looks set to suffer a significant loss of seats in the country's upper house election, in a vote dominated by inflation and immigration.
Japan election live: Sanseito backs ‘Japanese First’ policy
TOKYO -- The Japanese public voted on Sunday to determine the makeup of the nation's upper house, in a crucial vote for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose coalition is fighting to hold on to its ...
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Japan’s minority government likely to lose upper house control, exit polls show
A poor showing by the coalition could shake investor confidence in the world’s fourth-largest economy and disrupt critical trade talks with the U.S. ( read original story ...)
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Julius Baer's latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report found Dubai, Bangkok, and Tokyo are rising fast as new luxury hubs. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hakuoho shakes up Nagoya meet with shock win over Onosato
Up-and-coming No. 4 maegashira Hakuoho sprang a stunning upset to knock new yokozuna Onosato off the top of the leaderboard at the N ... ( read original story ...)
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Bear suspected in 2 fatal attacks years apart in Hokkaido killed; DNA samples link cases
The male bear is likely the one that killed a a 77-year-old woman in the same town four years ago. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested election amid public frustration over rising prices and the imminent threat of US tariffs. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP ... ( read original story ...)
Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minsiter Ishiba faces a loss and political uncertainty
TOKYO -- Japanese were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling coalition facing a possible defeat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels
Japan is heavily investing in a new kind of ultra-thin, flexible solar panel that it hopes will help it meet renewable energy goals while challenging China's dominance of the sector. Still, with a ... ( read original story ...)
This Is One of the Best Day Trips from Tokyo—and It Has a Cup Noodles Museum, Japan’s Largest Chinatown, and Stunning Mount Fuji Views
Yokohama’s Chinatown is the largest in Japan and is surrounded by 10 ornately decorated gates. It’s tempting to get lost in the maze of dim sum and fortune tellers, under red paper lanterns swinging ... ( read original story ...)
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2nd Annual FUN! ALOHA! festival brings Hawaii to Yokohama
A special festival in Japan brings the culture, taste and festivities of Hawaii to our overseas ohana at “FUN! ALOHA! 2025 in YOKOHAMA.” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crucial vote: Why Sunday’s election could reshape country’s future — all you need to know
Japan holds Upper House elections every three years to fill half the chamber’s 248 seats. This year, 124 regular seats and one extra vacancy are being contested. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Push Ages Terribly As Economy Struggles
Sometimes, it’s the pressing election issues that no one is talking about that matter most. Especially when the omission is by design — like the role of women in Japan’s economy. ( read original story ...)