Major Quake Hits Osaka
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on June 19, 2018.
Tag Archives: Mie Prefecture
Constitutional Democrats Retain Command of the Opposition
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on May 9, 2018.
More Support for Peace Constitution
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on May 3, 2018.
Historic Summit Between Leaders of North and South Korea
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported on April 28, 2018.
G7 Ise-Shima Summit Held in Mie Prefecture
World leaders gather in Mie Prefecture, Japan, for the G7 Summit, including activities for partners, formerly called spouses, of the presidents and prime ministers.
Lift Off for Terra Drone
Terra Motors expanded its shares in the international electric vehicle market, and predicts that it will make 30 billion yen (US$270 million) in this market period.
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.
