Disasters South and North
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on September 8, 2018.
Tag Archives: Shizuoka Prefecture
Emperor Akihito Feeling Unwell
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 5, 2018.
Shizuoka Governor Kawakatsu Seeks Third Term
An usually interesting gubernatorial race is shaping up in Shizuoka Prefecture, with sources confirming yesterday that opposition-supported Heita Kawakatsu will be running for a third term in office.
The Mountain Fortress of the Japan Communist Party
The unique history of the Izu Gakushu Kaikan
House of Councillors Election Vote Disparity
With the passage into law on July 28 of the House of Councillors electoral district reform bill, there has been some amelioration of the wide disparity in the weight of individual votes. Nevertheless, many believe that the reforms of the new law as well are far too timid. It will still remain the case that one person’s vote in some prefectures will have the weight of almost three peoples’ votes in other prefectures.
