Bank of Japan to Hold Policy Rate at 1% at July 30–31 Meeting Bank of Japan now to keep policy rate at 1% at July 30–31 meeting, assess June-hike effects …
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Asahi poll shows 60% oppose Imperial Household revision, cabinet approval 53 percent
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision seen as lacking public support, poll finds A July 18-19 national poll shows 60% believe the Imperial Household Law revision lacks public understanding; cabinet approval dropped …
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Imperial Household Law revision exposes gender double standard over family unity and surname debate
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision raises questions over gender double standards and “family unity” claims Imperial Household Law revision draws scrutiny as critics note inconsistent use of “family unity” arguments in …
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Imperial House Law revision exposes conservative contradiction over female royals’ surnames
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoImperial Household Law revision sparks criticism over contradiction with separate-surname stance Proposed Imperial Household Law revision would keep married female royals in the imperial register while their husbands and children …
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House of Councillors resumes deliberations as Imperial Household Law revision remains uncertain
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoDiet resumes as Prime Minister Takaichi agrees to concentrated sessions; key reforms remain stalled Diet resumes July 7, 2026 after PM Takaichi agrees to opposition demand for concentrated budget hearings …
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Imperial House Law revision proposes women keep royal status, adopt male heirs
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment Presents Imperial Household Law Amendment Outline; Diet Leaders Defer Approval of Detailed Guidelines June 22, 2026 — Diet presiding officers accepted an outline for the Imperial Household Law amendment …
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Takaichi advances Article 9 revision as centrist opposition struggles
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi Constitutional Revision Deepens Opposition Rift as Article 9 Protests Mobilize Prime Minister Takaichi’s constitutional revision drive deepens opposition rifts as nationwide Article 9 protests surge and centrists grapple with …
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Constitutional revision support narrowly divided under Takaichi government, Asahi poll finds
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAsahi Poll Shows Public Split on Constitutional Revision Under Takaichi Administration — 47% Support, 43% Oppose Asahi poll: 47% support, 43% oppose constitutional revision under the Takaichi administration; public divided …
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Japan constitutional amendment push stalls as LDP drops drafting committee demand LDP backs away from creating a constitutional amendment drafting committee in the Upper House on April 15, 2026, exposing …