Japan Diet members suit up with no clear dress code, but some conventional rules
Lawmakers in Japan are often seen in suits. While there is no clearly stated dress code in the Diet, some rules exist as a ...
Japan Today5h
Ishiba's minority gov't to struggle to pursue policy agenda
Two weeks after Japan's ruling coalition lost its majority in the general election, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was ...
Japanese MPs vote to keep new Shigeru Ishiba at helm
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having recently led the ruling ...
Taiwan News18h
Taiwan president congratulates new Japan PM on reelection
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on his reelection ...
She Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan
Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.
The Washington Post21h
We’re asking 2020 Democrats where they stand on key issues
We are sending detailed questionnaires to every Democratic campaign asking for their stances on various issues, and supplementing their answers with past positions and public statements.