Former Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito has secured re-election following the gubernatorial election triggered by his resignation.
The Ishiba Cabinet announced its appointments for vice ministers and parliamentary secretaries on November 13th, selecting Akiko Ikuina and Eriko Imai, both former idols and current members of the House of Councillors.
The junior party of Japan's ruling coalition, Komeito, is set to appoint land minister Saito Tetsuo as the new chief representative this week. (NHK)
The snap election for Japan’s Lower House on 27 October 2024 produced a hung parliament with no political party or coalition receiving a majority, throwing Japanese politics into uncertainty and potential political instability. (East Asia Forum)
People in Japan will be able to use "My Number" national identification cards as driver's licenses from next March. (NHK)
A woman in a neon-colored jacket and mini-skirt was seen supporting a candidate in Japan's latest Lower House election, sparking public debate on extremely short skirts, shorts, and other revealing outfits worn by female campaign staff.
Voter turnout for Japan's lower house election on Sunday stood at 53.85%, marking the third lowest rate since the end of World War II, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Voters across Japan are having their say. They're deciding which lawmakers will fill the Diet's powerful Lower House. All polling stations are set to close later tonight, by 8 PM. (NHK)