politician 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. 2024.12.23 politician
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. 2024.12.22 policy
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. 2024.12.21 politician
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. 2024.12.20 politician
politician 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. 2024.12.20 politician
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. 2024.12.18 Liberal Democratic 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. 2024.12.18 policy
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. 2024.12.17 politician
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. 2024.12.17 policy
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. 2024.12.16 Politics
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. 2024.12.16 politician
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. 2024.12.16 politician