National / Reference | EXPLAINER Oct 13, 2020
Referendum a pivotal moment for Osaka and its politicians
by Eric Johnston
On Nov. 1, the city's residents will be asked whether to merge Osaka's 24 wards into just four.
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National / Reference | EXPLAINER Oct 6, 2020
Suga's rejection of nominees to top advisory body prompts calls for reform
by Eric Johnston
The way the council chooses its members has prompted criticism and calls for reform from supporters and opponents of Suga's decision.