Yukiko Fujigaki Set to Become the University of Tokyo’s First Woman President
September 29, 2026
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Tokyo Assembly Member Saori Sato Withdraws Resignation After Safety Fears, Apologizes for Confusion
September 5, 2026
141
Nidec Discloses 844 Quality Irregularities; 60 May Breach Laws or Trigger Recalls as President Issues Deep Apology
September 5, 2026
97
Hiroyuki Sparks Debate: Is Japan’s Cautious Road on Ride‑Sharing and Autonomy Slowing Growth—or Building a Safer Edge?
September 4, 2026
92
Tokyo’s ‘Tax‑Cut Glasses’ Independent Saori Sato Resigns Mid‑Term, Citing Duty to Voters and a Personal Need to “Prioritize Life”
August 29, 2026
186
Rare citizen-led prosecution in Osaka: Supervisor never checked interrogation video in Pressance probe
August 25, 2026
107
Hyogo flags 2030 ‘early rehabilitation’ risk after bond-law breach; 10% public works cuts eyed from FY2027
July 14, 2026
142
Ishikawa Upset Jolts Takaichi Government: Ex-Kanazawa Mayor Defeats Incumbent by 6,110 Votes
March 11, 2026
279
Epstein Fallout Puts UK Leaders Under Fresh Scrutiny as Japan Tracks Global Implications
February 25, 2026
335
Japan to Submit 61 Bills This Session; Imperial House Law Amendment Still “Under Consideration”
February 19, 2026
315
Asahikawa Finds Additional ¥76,313 in Unpaid Welfare Costs After Document Dump; City Apologizes and Plans Sanctions
February 18, 2026
249
Japan’s PM Takaichi Undergoes Hospital Tests After Campaign Handshakes Aggravate Arthritis, Vows to Press On
February 15, 2026
1959
Centrist Reform Alliance Sets Leadership Ballot for the 13th as Two Candidates Step Forward to “Pull Chestnuts from the Fire”
February 11, 2026
385
Centrist Reform Alliance Co-Leaders Quit After Historic Rout; Leadership Vote Set for 13th as LDP Tightens Grip
February 9, 2026
255
Nishinomiya finds more ballots than voters; officials invoke rare “minus take-home” fix, final result stands
February 9, 2026
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