politicians

German embassy in Japan reveals its staff are fans of Spy x Family anime

Diplomatic mission is as happy to see the Forgers again as the rest of the fanbase is.

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Japanese teenagers have impossible, inspiring picks for who they want next prime minister to be

One top pick has no chance, and another has nothing but potential.

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Japanese politician offers official apology for saying town’s rice tastes bad, had to be in-person

Over-the-phone sorry rejected, prompting face-to-face apology to farmers.

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Japan’s top agriculture politician resigns after backlash to saying he’s never paid for rice

Bizarre remark and confusing backtracking lose politician his job in less than a week.

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“I have never purchased rice” – Japan’s agriculture head says he gets it for free, flip-flops

Public dealing with rampant price increases for rice unhappy with minster’s claim he gets more than he can eat from political supporters.

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Taste-testing Japan’s “I love Obama” cakes【Taste test】

There’s an obvious gag gift element to these manju from Fukui, but is the pun delicious?

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Japanese politician threatens to send bears to people, wants Loony Tunes-style anti-bear bombs

Governor doesn’t specify whether his desired bear-fighting drones would drop anvils or some other, less cartoony payload.

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If Japanese men “have their act together,” Japanese women will reward them with babies, politician says

Tells people with few children to put their hands over their hearts and regret their actions.

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Taiwan’s most beautiful politician kicks groper in balls during visit to Japan

Thanks Japanese police for response, says attacker wasn’t Japanese.

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“Foreign travelers are Japan’s guests” – Governor against charging tourists more than locals

Top politician in Tokyo’s neighbor says higher prices for inbound travelers would be like fining them for coming to the country.

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Japanese prefectural governor wants  foreign tourists to pay special extra fee

Osaka governor wants foreign tourists to pay extra, but who is “foreign?”

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National Diet Curry: Loved by Japanese Prime Ministers and politicians, but is it any good?

The Kokkai Beef Curry is an immoral meal, in more ways than one. 

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Japan’s Minister of Digital Affairs catches attention by skipping escalator and using stairs【Photo】

While other high-ranking politicians waited for the escalator, digital policymaker opted for analog method.

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Japanese politicians boycott meetings for being told they should wear ties when they didn’t have to

City council chairperson’s reverse of course on relaxed dress code sparks resolution of no confidence.

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Japanese politician Super Crazy Kun arrested on sexual assault charges

Musician-turned-politician was elected less than six months ago.

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Japanese city allows residents to cut mayor’s salary based on public opinion survey

But Osaka politician could still see a boost to his bank account.

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Japan PM’s cheap corn puff box for Ukrainian president has kind of logical explanation

An unexpected gift becomes slightly less unexpected.

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“There isn’t anyone else good” is reason for nearly half of PM Kishida’s support, according to survey

I’d do it, but I have tuba practice on Wednesdays.

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Japan’s prime minster should kill himself by seppuku, Russian politician says

”I can’t even comment on such delusion,” says security council deputy chairman, but still recommends ritual disembowelment.

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Drunk Japanese politician in trouble for doing pullups inside moving train【Video】

Says he has no memory of why he thought that’d be a good idea.

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