Emperor Akihito Feeling Unwell
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 5, 2018.
Tag Archives: Chiba Prefecture
Major Quake Hits Osaka
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 19, 2018.
Constitutional Democrats Retain Command of the Opposition
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on May 9, 2018.
Today in Japan (12.05.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 5, 2017.
Today in Japan (11.27.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 27, 2017.
Toward a Smoke Free Tokyo Olympics
Haruo Ozaki, Chairman of the Tokyo Medical Association, calls for local governments to act against tobacco even if the national government continues to drag its feet.
Building a New Mosque in Chiba
The Japan Islamic Trust purchases land in Chiba Prefecture to begin construction of a new mosque to serve the local community.
Drones: What’s the Rumpus?
Host Michael Penn interviews journalist and book author Tim Hornyak and learns about the development and purposes of drones.
Young Entrepreneurs: What’s the Rumpus?
Host Michael Penn interviews Yu Asabe about the eco-system for young entrepreneurs and technology start-ups in Japan.
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.
