🗳️ Every few years, Japanese election nights follow a curious pattern: the moment the clock strikes 8 PM — when polling stations officially close — major news networks begin flashing results on the screen. But how do they know…
🌱 From YouTube Project to Political Party Sanseitō (参政党), founded in 2020, didn’t begin as a conventional political party. It emerged from a YouTube channel focused on citizen participation, health, and Japan’s future. What made it stand out from…
In Japan, where political demonstrations are often quiet and orderly, one group has broken the mold with its bold and confrontational stance against racism: Shibakitai (しばき隊). Known for disrupting hate speech rallies and confronting far-right nationalists face-to-face, this loosely…
During Japan’s upper house election season in mid-July 2025, a seemingly simple news aggregation account called Japan News Navi (JNNavi) suddenly found itself at the center of a national controversy. It wasn’t just another fringe account shouting into the…
While the “Epstein Files” continue to make headlines across the world, Japan has responded in its own unique way — not with loud protests or political finger-pointing, but with quiet curiosity, critical distance, and underlying discomfort. In July 2025,…
Conspiracy theories have long fascinated people around the world, and Japan is no exception. While the term “Deep State” is more commonly associated with U.S. politics, many Japanese also speculate about unseen forces pulling the strings behind the scenes.…
When many hear the word “communist,” they may imagine authoritarian regimes, strict control, and anti-capitalist revolutions. However, in Japan, the Japanese Communist Party (JCP)—despite its name—plays a very different role in the political landscape. With over a century of…
Japan’s public debt has surpassed 1,100 trillion yen, making it the highest among developed nations in terms of GDP ratio—over 250%. Yet, within Japan, anxiety about this level of debt is surprisingly low. A growing number of Japanese citizens…
As of July 17, 2025, Donald Trump remains a polarizing figure globally — and curiously, he’s found a fanbase not just in the United States, but also across the Pacific in Japan. While Japan’s domestic politics rarely mirror America’s,…
As of July 16, 2025, many countries are still reacting to the revived U.S. tariff policies President Donald Trump. While places like Canada and parts of Europe have seen public outrage and organized boycotts of American products, Japan’s response…
