Japanese Politics
Tweet of the Week #138: Fatigue is ‘No Reason for a Break’ Says Former Tokyo Governor
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Japan’s COVID-19 State of Emergency: What You Need to Know
What does Japan's state of emergency mean?
What You Need to Know About Abe’s Resignation
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced he's stepping down. Why, what does this mean, and who's up for the job?
Navigating Controversial Topics During English Lessons in Japan
What do you do when your students say something racist or ask you about politics?
Yes, Foreigners are Eligible for Japan’s ¥100,000 COVID-19 Stimulus Package
From how to receive the money to whether you can claim stimulus payments from your home country, here’s what you need to know.
Abe’s COVID-19 Two Mask Policy Becomes Laughing Stock on Twitter
Each household in Japan will receive two cloth masks to combat the coronavirus. Good luck to families of three or more.
Japanese Government Passes Law to Support Foreign Residents Studying Japanese
Arigathanks Gozaimuch!
Japan’s Noisy but Entertaining Local Elections Are Finally Over
Campaign vans have ended their 12-day reign of megaphone terror but that means no more naked politician posters.
Vote in Your Home Country if You Live in Japan
Moving to Japan doesn’t deprive you of a say in the running of your home country — make your voice heard!
Japan’s Cybersecurity Minister Admits He Has Never Used Computer
Said: “I think you plug USBs into a hole or something, but I don’t know the details.”
What Happened When Trump Came to Japan
Trump’s Asia tour was all about sending a message: in this case, a saber instead of an olive branch, but there was plenty of unavoidable (and unfortunate) comedic relief along the way, too.
Election Dissection: What Happened When Japan Went to the Polls
Now that the election vans have stopped blaring candidate’s names, the ballots have been cast and the results are in — what can Japan expect from a resurgent Shinzo Abe and his cronies?
