Politics

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Tachibana Takashi Dismisses Arrest Rumors After Voluntary Police Questioning

Takashi Tachibana denies social media arrest rumors after questioning by Hyogo Police, calling critics "liars" and demanding apologies.
policy

LDP’s Onodera Urges Tax Solutions Amid $11 Billion Gap in Tax Base Proposal

LDP's Onodera asks the Democratic Party to address the $11 billion tax gap in their proposal to raise the tax-free income threshold.
politician

Governor Saito Faces Investigation Over PR Firm’s Role in Hyogo Election Campaign

Governor Motohiko Saito refrains from commenting on allegations of hiring a PR firm for social media during the Hyogo election campaign.
politician

Governor’s 250M Yen Investment in K-POP Concert: Controversy and Background

Governor's 250M Yen investment in K-POP concert, backed by Osaka Restoration Party, sparks controversy over its unknown background.
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Saito’s Camp Delegates SNS Supervision to PR Company Ahead of Hyogo Election

Ahead of the Hyogo gubernatorial election, Saito's camp confirms SNS supervision by PR company, revealing key campaign strategy.
Liberal Democratic Party

NTT Group and Fujitsu Receive Large My Number Orders, Tied to LDP Donations

NTT Group and Fujitsu, major LDP sponsors, received large My Number-related project orders after donating millions to the party.
policy

Ruling Party Moves to Set 1.23 Million Yen Barrier Amid Talks Break

The ruling party plans to include a 1.23 million yen barrier in next year's tax reform, following a break with the Democratic Party for the People.
politician

Akita Governor’s ‘Send a Bear’ Remark on Complaints Sparks Online Cheers

Akita Governor Satake joked about sending bears to malicious callers during an assembly meeting, winning praise online for his bold humor.
policy

DPJ Walks Out in Fury Over $6,800 Income Barrier Talks with LDP

The Democratic Party of Japan storms out after just 10 minutes of talks with LDP on raising the $6,800 income tax threshold.
Politics

China’s Youth Lose Hope Amid Economic Crisis and Xi Jinping’s Failures

Economic decline and rising inequality under Xi Jinping's rule are causing Chinese youth to lose hope, with violence increasing as a result.
politician

Criminal Charges Filed Against Governor Saito, Investigation into Fund Transfers

Governor Saito faces criminal charges as local authorities investigate fund transfers related to election activities.
politician

Hiroyuki Comments on N Party’s Tate Takashi Defeat: “Mistook Votes for Popularity”

Hiroyuki Nishimura critiques Tate Takashi’s loss, claiming he mistook Hyogo Governor Saito's votes as his own popularity.