Nuclear Power is Key to Economic Security ー Why are Pols Mum?
Japan is currently in the midst of campaigns for an Upper House election. Meanwhile, all the political parties…
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Dual surnames for married couples in focus ahead of Japan poll
One of the main topics in the July 20 Upper House election is the proposed introduction of a dual surname system for married couples. The Legislative Council, an advisory panel to the justice minister, proposed a bill to revise t…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1319678/dual-surnames-for-married-couples-in-focus-ahead-of-japan-poll/
https://www.alojapan.com/1319678/dual-surnames-for-married-couples-in-focus-ahead-of-japan-poll/ Dual surnames for married couples in focus ahead of Japan poll #2025UpperHouseElection #diet #FamilyRegistry #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #marriage #news #UpperHouse One of the main topics in the July 20 Upper House election is the proposed introduction of a dual surname system for married couples. The Legislative Council, an advisory panel to the justice minister, proposed a bill to revise the Civil Code in 1996 that includes the introduct
One of the main topics in the July 20 Upper House election is the proposed introduction of a dual surname system for married couples. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/11/japan/politics/upper-house-poll-dual-surnames/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #marriage #2025upperhouseelection #diet #upperhouse #familyregistry
Japan enacts bill to promote AI development and address its risks
Parliament on Wednesday enacted a bill to establish a new law that will promote the development of artificial intelligence while addressing risks associated with the technology. The bill cleared the House of Councilors, the u…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1317285/japan-enacts-bill-to-promote-ai-development-and-address-its-risks/
https://www.alojapan.com/1317285/japan-enacts-bill-to-promote-ai-development-and-address-its-risks/ Japan enacts bill to promote AI development and address its risks #AI. #deepfakes #diet #FakeNews #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #misinformation #news #tech #UpperHouse Parliament on Wednesday enacted a bill to establish a new law that will promote the development of artificial intelligence while addressing risks associated with the technology. The bill cleared the House of Councilors, the upper chamber, by a majority vote with support from t
Japan PM to face tough upper house election on July 20
Japan will hold an upper house election on July 20, the government said Tuesday, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba battling low approval ratings driven partly by public frustration over inflation. Ishiba, 68, has been head…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1305409/japan-pm-to-face-tough-upper-house-election-on-july-20/
https://www.alojapan.com/1305409/japan-pm-to-face-tough-upper-house-election-on-july-20/ Japan PM to face tough upper house election on July 20 #ApprovalRatings #Japan #JapanNews #LiberalDemocraticParty #LocalElection #MinorityGovernment #news #ShigeruIshiba #UpperHouse Japan will hold an upper house election on July 20, the government said Tuesday, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba battling low approval ratings driven partly by public frustration over inflation. Ishiba, 68, has been head of a minority government since October, …
Natsuo Yamaguchi, former head of Japan's junior ruling party Komeito, will retire from politics upon the end of his current six-year term as a House of Councilors member late next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/20/japan/politics/former-komeito-head-yamaguchi-to-retire/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #komeito #natsuoyamaguchi #upperhouse
House of Councilors lawmaker Yasuhiko Funago, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, on Tuesday announced his intention not to seek another term in this summer's Upper House election and to retire from politics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/18/japan/politics/als-lawmaker-retirement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #yasuhikofunago #disability #diet #upperhouse #reiwashinsengumi #als
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Japan's parliament enacted a bill that will impose criminal penalties, such as a fine, for firing or other acts of revenge against whistleblowers in government offices and companies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/05/japan/politics/whistleblowers-penalties-bill/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #whistleblowers #upperhouse
Komeito will propose cutting the consumption tax rate for food items from 8% to 5% in a campaign pledge for the Upper House election slated in July, along with a proposal to offer cash payouts to households. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/04/japan/politics/komeito-to-propose-sales-tax-cut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #consumptiontax #food #japaneseeconomy #komeito #upperhouse
Japan's parliament enacted a bill to establish a new law that will promote the development of artificial intelligence while addressing risks associated with the technology. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/28/japan/japan-ai-law/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #ai #misinformation #diet #upperhouse #deepfakes
Parliament passed legislation that features creating a sub-Cabinet-level post at the Cabinet Office to oversee the country's overall disaster response and coordinate between the central and local governments. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/28/japan/japan-disaster-prevention-law/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #disasterpreparedness #diet #upperhouse #ishikawaearthquake
With less than a month to go before the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election on June 22, municipalities across the capital have begun setting up large poster boards to accommodate a potential surge in candidates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/28/japan/politics/tokyo-election-posters/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #tokyometropolitanassembly #tokyo #2025tokyometropolitanassemblyelection #upperhouse
https://www.alojapan.com/1284412/tokyo-installs-extra-large-campaign-boards-ahead-of-metropolitan-assembly-vote/ Tokyo installs extra-large campaign boards ahead of metropolitan assembly vote #2025TokyoMetropolitanAssemblyElection #news #Tokyo #TokyoMetropolitanAssembly #TokyoNews #UpperHouse #東京 #東京都 With less than a month to go before the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election on June 22, municipalities across the capital have begun setting up large poster boards to accommodate a potential surge in candidates. In some areas, boards with up to 70 slots a…
Japan's parliament has adopted new rules to improve transparency over monthly ¥1 million ($6,980) allowances provided to lawmakers for research, public relations and accommodation expenses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/22/japan/politics/japan-lawmaker-allowance-transparency/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #diet #lowerhouse #upperhouse #shigeruishiba
https://www.alojapan.com/1277394/japan-enacts-active-cyberdefense-law/ Japan enacts active cyberdefense law #cybersecurity #defense #diet #Japan #JapanNews #news #UpperHouse Parliament passed a bill on Friday to allow the government to take proactive steps to prevent serious cyberattacks. The Upper House passed the active cyberdefense bill with majority support spanning the ruling bloc and the major opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. The legislation calls for the respect of the secrecy of commu…
Parliament enacted bills on Friday to revise laws to make criminal procedures digital, including allowing investigative authorities to receive search and arrest warrants online. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/05/16/japan/politics/criminal-digital-bill/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #upperhouse #japanesepolice #digitalization
