May 24, 2026Public opinion calls for “action” on naphtha and consumption tax; Takaichi cabinet approval rating falls to 50% Japan
May 24, 2026đ¨ Japan Politics Scandal đ¨ SanseitĹ party leader Sohei Kamiya apologizes after an internal probe reveals 8 local city council members exploited a loophole to evade high National Health Insurance premiums! By registering as nominal executives at shell companies. Japan
May 24, 2026Japanâs youngest female mayor, Kawata ShĹko, says sheâll take maternity leave. Sheâs the first sitting female mayor in Japan to do so. Some of the old guard, including an ex-military chief, said she shouldnât have run for office. Online, most Japanese rushed to defend her. Japan
May 24, 2026Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row Japan
May 24, 2026âI wonât do anythingâ: Yamanashi farmer lured girl, 15, to hotel for sexual assault Japan
May 24, 2026After sexual harassment scandals destroyed Fuji TV’s reputation, a US fund bought shares seeking to pressure institutional reform. Instead, Fuji spent hundreds of billions trying to fend off the takeover, exposing that “in Japan, companies act without consideration for their ordinary shareholders” Japan
