Japan’s ‘Womenomics’ Push Ages Terribly As Economy Struggles
Pedestrians cross a road in Tokyo, Japan. Noriko Hayashi/Bloomberg Sometimes, it’s the pressing election issues that no one…
Japan PM to consider best governing framework after July poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday he will consider what will be “the most appropriate” framework for his…
Ishiba Cabinet support rate rises to 37%, most back rice policy shift
The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet rose to 37.0 percent from 31.7 percent in…
Rice price cut rush puts Koizumi, ex-Japan PM son, back in spotlight
Japan’s farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi has returned to the political spotlight by launching a push to lower rice…
Japan Diet begins debate on dual surname bill for 1st time in 28 yrs
Japan’s parliament on Friday began its first deliberations in 28 years on legislation that would give married couples…
Japan surname law cited in 30% of common-law unions: survey
Nearly 30 percent of people in common-law relationships in Japan have chosen not to marry because they do…
Voters put nuclear energy on back burner despite safety worries
Voters are likely to focus on rising utility bills rather than Japan’s future energy policy when they head…