Japan politics

In a recent visit to Okinawa, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi underscored the persistent tensions between the central government and the prefecture, particularly concerning military base arrangements and security policies. …

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked diverse opinions domestically with her distinctive, personable approach to international diplomacy. Since assuming office, she has engaged with leaders from significant global powers, …

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has moved forward with a draft bill aimed at criminalizing the public desecration of the national flag, setting the stage for its introduction to parliament …