LDP wins one, loses one in upper house by-elections
An opposition-backed independent and a Liberal Democratic Party candidate were the winners in Sunday’s House of Councillors by-elections.
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Landmark at Shinagawa Station in Tokyo gives thanks ahead of demolition
Through Oct. 29, the facade of the Shinagawa Goos complex displays the Japanese word for thank you and a giant heart shape made from pink paper on its windows.
Demand for death cleanup services soars in Japan amid pandemic
A surge in demand for the services of companies that manage the belongings of deceased people instead of family members has turned the spotlight on the issue of solitary deaths .
Fewer than 20% women candidates in Japan’s lower house election
This figure is down 23 from the previous House of Representatives election in 2017.
Restaurants and bars cautious about staying open late at night
As the prolonged pandemic led to changes in social behavior, it has prompted questions in the industry over whether staying open until late at night will actually lead to…
Japan PM Kishida earns mixed results in by-elections ahead of general election
The ruling party lost the seat in Shizuoka, one of the two seats closely watched as a bellwether of public support for LDP.
Yomiuri survey: LDP may struggle to win single-party majority in general election
The largest opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan could secure more than the 110 seats it previously held in the lower house, the poll showed.
Party leader debate in Japan sheds light on policy differences ahead of election
Up for discussion were the response to the coronavirus, economic measures during the pandemic, the distribution of wealth and more.
Volcano in southern Japan erupts with massive smoke column
The Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning level for Mount Aso to three on a scale of five, warning hikers and residents to avoid the mountain.
Japanese consumers can now snap up artwork, even cars online
Department stores and automakers are increasingly focusing on online sales, which spread as a result of so-called stay-at-home demand.