The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
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With midwinter-level cold and rain at the outdoor Tokyo Marathon awards ceremony, Yuriko Koike wanted to warm her hands, but started a firestorm.
Move to allow private companies to handle public water supply has politicians fired up, supporters unwilling to communicate as dissenter shouts “No! No! No! No! No!”
61-year governmental partnership brought to a close as Osaka mayor cites lack of necessary “deep trust.”
Suspiciously, councilwoman was removed from meeting just before introducing governmental reform proposal.
Other members call for immediate suspension of meeting due to breech of etiquette, take eight hours to decide on her increasingly stupid punishments.
Japanese netizens react to the PR photo with a variety of “helpful” advice hashtags, as well as some hashtags that aren’t very helpful at all.
Otaku assemblyman’s latest project stars a 1,300-year-old girl from a popular video game franchise.
When you’ve got a meeting with cosplayers from around the world on your schedule, a suit and tie just won’t due.
The future is here, but some residents aren’t prepared to accept an artificially intelligent mayor so soon.
Others saw a grievously injured pigeon. He saw the most insane way possible to impart wisdom to Japan’s young people.
With his chiselled jaw, steely gaze, and model good looks, this bodyguard has been stealing the spotlight wherever he goes.
Viewers were shocked to see the Reconstruction Minister rip into a journalist but then they couldn’t tear their eyes away from his necktie.
The Mayor of Beppu is delivering on his promise of a hot spring amusement park with tickets, fireworks and home-delivered onsen water for patrons.
Here’s how the Prime Minister of Japan going for a drive is different from when you or I do it.
The mayor who pledged to create an onsen amusement park if his video received a million views now has another message for the public.
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