Beyond the language of decline: Hope for democratic renewal
A thoughtful essay by a Japanese author, circulated anonymously within a private discussion group to which I belong,…
Thousands Rally in Tokyo Against Military Expansion Plans
Islam Times – Thousands of protesters gathered outside Japan’s parliament in Tokyo on Sunday to oppose Prime Minister…
Upper House passes flag-desecration bill despite constitutional concerns
The Upper House on Friday passed legislation criminalizing the desecration of Japan’s national flag, with support from parts…
The US Has Long Supported Japan’s Constitutional Revision—Here’s Why
Momentum for constitutional revision in Japan is picking up once again. As the debate spreads in various directions,…
Nearly 150 Japanese academics oppose bill banning national flag desecration
A group of nearly 150 Japanese academics said Thursday they had petitioned lawmakers over a bill that criminalizes…
Takaichi seeks one-year timeline for constitutional amendment proposal
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday sought a one-year timeline for efforts to propose a constitutional amendment. In…
LDP seeks to penalize sharing national flag vandalism online
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday presented a draft outline of a bill that calls for punishing…
LDP’s flag desecration bill clears Lower House
A bill that criminalizes the act of damaging the national flag cleared the Lower House by a majority…
Draft of emergency clause for Constitution includes extending lawmakers’ terms
A draft outline for an emergency clause to possibly be included in Japan’s Constitution calls for extending lawmakers’ terms…
Lower House committee approves flag bill in appeal to conservatives
A Lower House committee approved a bill Friday banning the desecration of the national flag, highlighting Prime Minister…
Lower House begins discussions on flag-vandalism bill
The House of Representatives on Wednesday started to see substantive discussions on a bill to criminalize the act of…
Takaichi heckled at WWII memorial in Okinawa
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo’s…