Number of Japanese drops in all 47 prefectures for first time as foreign population surges
As of Jan. 1, Japan's population, including foreign residents, stood at 125,416,877, down around 511,000 from a year earlier.
My Number woes put digital minister Taro Kono under pressure
Another misstep could deal a further blow to the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and jeopardize the political standing of Kono.
Can Japan prevent crimes from happening on trains?
Trains are often targeted for attacks because they offer the most familiar, everyday setting. Railway companies are now exploring ways to bolster security.
France and Japan expand defense ties with first joint fighter jet drills
The drills are scheduled to run from Wednesday to Saturday in the airspace around the Kanto region and the ASDF’s Nyutabaru Air Base in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Nadeshiko Japan downs Costa Rica to move into knockout stage
AI is rewriting the rules of $200 billion games industry
Indonesia rides EV rush to domestic IPO boom
'Japan's Anatolia' becomes a home away from home for Kurds and Turks
From 'Young General' to 'Supreme Leader': The evolution of Kim Jong Un
Setback for Spain's Vox points to limits of European far-right advance
Kishida urges ruling parties to speed up talks on defense exports
Crown Princess Kiko tests positive for COVID-19
North Korea fires missiles as it gears up for apparent military parade
Severed head in Hokkaido ‘love hotel’ murder case found in family home
Tokyo man deemed eligible for compensation after outing by boss
Man sent to prosecutors over attempted murder on Osaka train
IMF urges BOJ to move away from yield control and prepare for future tightening
Japanese chemicals company sees potential niche in EUV chipmaking materials
Nissan to invest $663 million in Renault EV unit as alliance rejigged
AI is rewriting the rules of $200 billion games industry
Game publisher Capcom sees 1,200% gain over decade
Extreme weather is changing tourism. The travel industry isn’t ready
Cambodia’s leader of four decades signals retirement after vote
Wildfires bring death and destruction to sun-scorched Mediterranean
Travis King crossing puts North Korea border tours under scrutiny
From 'Young General' to 'Supreme Leader': The evolution of Kim Jong Un
Climate change role in July heat waves 'overwhelming,' scientists say
Protests rock Israel as it passes curbs on some Supreme Court powers
Kishida takes ‘global green’ initiative to the Middle East
Middle East countries are keen to diversify their economies, reducing their reliance on oil and gas for revenue. Japan hopes to assist in that transition.
The preferred trajectory for NATO-Asia cooperation
Japan and other nations aim to collaborate with NATO in various security areas amid concerns over China's military expansion.
The local threat to American democracy
Through "preemption" measures, ballot and voting restrictions, gerrymandering and other schemes, America continues to be threatened by entrenched minority rule.
NATO convoys can protect Ukraine’s grain ships
A naval plan that worked against the Iranians in the 1980s can succeed against the Russians today. NATO can protect Ukraine grain shipments.
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Naoya Inoue knocks out Stephen Fulton to win super bantam belts
Yu Darvish roughed up by Pirates, suffers seventh loss
LVMH strikes Paris Olympics sponsorship deal
The personal chefs feeding today's global tours
Tokyo’s Ben Fiddich inches toward top of Asia’s 50 Best Bars
Fashion, fast and slow: Discussing shopping ethics in Japanese
ChatGPT, Bing, Bard and DeepL: Which one offers the best Japanese-to-English translation?
Figuring out the rules at a Japanese community pool can be an ongoing education
A great dog who is sprightly but won't tug on the leash
Peacemaking of a different sort in Okinawa
A note to people of color interested in living in Japan
| Party Name | Total (pre-election seats) |
Electoral districts | Proportional representation |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDP | 316 (198) | 249 | 67 | |
| JIP | 36 (34) | 20 | 16 | |
| CRA | 49 (172) | 7 | 42 | |
| DPP | 28 (27) | 8 | 20 | |
| Sanseito | 15 (2) | 0 | 15 | |
| Mirai | 11 (0) | 0 | 11 | |
| JCP | 4 (8) | 0 | 4 | |
| Reiwa | 1 (8) | 0 | 1 | |
| Tax Cuts | 1 (5) | 1 | 0 | |
| CPJ | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | |
| SDP | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | |
| Minor parties | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | |
| Independents | 4 (10) | 4 | 0 |
