Abe Reelection All But Assured
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 31, 2018.
Tag Archives: Hiroshima Prefecture
The Heat Is On
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 23, 2018.
Party on the Eve of Disaster
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on July 16, 2018.
Abe May Be Cut Out of Korea Peace Talks
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 2, 2018.
Today in Japan (12.25.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on December 25, 2017.
Today in Japan (11.12.17)
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on November 12, 2017.
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.
The Secret of Rabbit Island
Okunoshima, also known as Rabbit Island, is a paradise for cuddly rabbits, but a deeper, darker secret lies below.
