Commentary / Japan Nov 23, 2022
Can Japan at last do away with its 'postwar' mindset?
by Satohiro Akimoto
The time has come for pacifist Japan to fundamentally change its security strategy to reflect a changing world and new challenges and threats.
National / Crime & Legal Aug 30, 2022
Ordinance limiting video game playing time is constitutional, Kagawa court rules
In its ruling, Takamatsu District Court rejected a lawsuit by a man and his mother who sought damages for alleged violations to their right to self-determination.
National | FOCUS Jul 18, 2022
Kishida risks political fight with vow to take up Abe’s legacy
by Isabel Reynolds
Any change to the country's pacifist Constitution is likely years away, even though the ruling coalition won enough seats in the July 10 Upper House election to start the process.
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 11, 2022
Constitutional revision inches closer in Japan, but actual change still far off
by Will Fee and Kanako Takahara
Divisions over what aspects to revise and more pressing political issues for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida could delay change to the top law.
National / Politics Jul 6, 2022
Japan ruling bloc tipped to win over half of Upper House seats in election
The LDP and Komeito are tipped to grab more than 63 — a simple majority — of the 125 seats up for grabs, with the ruling party projected to gain over 60. Komeito is expected to retain 14.
National / Politics Jun 24, 2022
Japan's ruling bloc likely to hold majority in Upper House election, survey shows
Parties that support revising the Constitution are expected to maintain the two-thirds majority needed to initiate any amendment.
National / Politics Jun 21, 2022
LDP No. 2 plans constitutional reform push after Upper House election
Toshimitsu Motegi said the LDP wants to "share a sense of a timetable with major parties and realize constitutional reform at an early stage."
National / Crime & Legal Jun 20, 2022
In LGBTQ rights setback, Japan court says barring same-sex marriage not unconstitutional
The ruling by an Osaka court deals a blow to activists in the only Group of Seven nation that doesn't allow people of the same gender to marry.
National / Politics Jun 16, 2022
LDP targets ‘counterstrike capability’ for first time in campaign platform
by Jesse Johnson and Will Fee
The shift comes amid growing concerns related to Moscow, Beijing and Pyongyang, but critics say it deviates from Japan’s traditional defense-oriented policy.
National / Crime & Legal Jun 3, 2022
Japanese-born American files suit against dual nationality ban
Japanese law stipulates that citizens automatically lose their Japanese nationality upon gaining a foreign nationality.
National | FOCUS May 2, 2022
Ukraine war pushes revision of Japan's Constitution into the spotlight
by Eric Johnston
With more LDP lawmakers calling for changes and the public taking a greater interest in the issue, Kishida has been forced to address the topic ahead of July's Upper House election.
National / Social Issues May 2, 2022
Survey shows Japan still divided on revising war-renouncing Constitution
Support among lawmakers for revising the article has gained momentum amid concerns over China pressuring Taiwan.