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Japan electoral district and seat reform

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Latest: Japanese political parties debate House of Representatives seat reductions

Following the 2025 Census, Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported significant vote disparities across the House of Representatives. Data indicated that 18 constituencies in 11 prefectures showed

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Japan PM Takaichi faces economic scrutiny and cabinet crisis

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Latest: Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary reflects on Takaichi administration's first year

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has detailed a ‘Japan Growth Strategy’ to be implemented by the end of 2026, targeting 17 strategic sectors. A central component is a proposal to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% t

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Japan to reduce food consumption tax to 1% for two years

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Latest: Japan Diet begins deliberations on food consumption tax cut

The Japanese government has finalized plans to temporarily reduce the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8% to 1% for a two-year period, running from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2029. This measure targets it

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Genta Koja assumes office as Okinawa Governor

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Latest: Masatoshi Onaga appointed Vice Governor of Okinawa

The Okinawa gubernatorial election concluded on 13 September 2026, with newcomer Genta Koja defeating incumbent Denny Tamaki. Koja, a 42-year-old former deputy mayor of Naha, secured 423,124 votes (approximately 59.42%),

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Japan defense strategy nuclear submarine consideration

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Latest: Japan considers adding nuclear submarine research to security documents

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has stated that the government is not ruling out the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines. This consideration is part of an effort to revise three key national security doc

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Chudo Kaikaku Rengo dissolves amid party fragmentation

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Latest: Chudo Kaikaku Rengo coalition dissolves amid political fragmentation

The Chudo Kaikaku Rengo (Centrist Reform Union) is undergoing a strategic split following its failure to secure a major merger and a significant defeat in the February 2026 general election, where the alliance won only 4