Politics

Incumbent Shigeru Sugawara Wins Fifth Term in Kesennuma Mayoral Election as Late Challenger Claims Over 5,000 Votes Shigeru Sugawara won a fifth term in the Kesennuma mayoral election on April …

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 draws record 770 exhibitors as Tokyo pushes startups onto the global stage SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight gathers 770 exhibitors as the Tokyo …

Government launches expert panel to revise National Security Strategy ahead of 2026 deadline Japan convenes an expert council to revise its National Security Strategy, sparking debate over defense spending increases, …

Earthquake advisory lifted for Hokkaido and Sanriku coast after April 20 quake Japan’s Meteorological Agency lifted an earthquake advisory for Hokkaido and the Sanriku coast on April 27, 2026; government …

Centrist Reform Union Struggles to Find Its Voice as Opposition Weakens Centrist Reform Union faces sharp seat losses and unclear policy stance ahead of the special Diet session ending July …

Asahiyama Zoo reopening under review after staff linked to alleged body abandonment Asahiyama Zoo’s planned reopening faces reconsideration after a male employee has been questioned in connection with an alleged …

D.C. pay equity fund under threat in Bowser budget, imperiling early educator wages Bowser’s 2026 budget proposes cutting the D.C. pay equity fund, risking raises for 3,300 early educators and …

Trump dinner shooting: suspect sent family documents hinting at attack, authorities say Suspect in Trump dinner shooting sent documents to family suggesting attacks on administration officials; FBI searched his California …

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 Highlights Urban Sustainability, Drives Global Startup Partnerships SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 spotlights urban sustainability and resilience, linking startups with investors via energy exhibits, global speakers and …