Beyond article 9: Broader considerations for Japanese constitutional reform
Author: Inoue Takeshi
Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com
In Japan, debate over constitutional revision tends to focus narrowly on such hot-button issues as Article 9 and the status of the emperor. Constitutional scholar Inoue Takeshi argues for a broader conversation—encompassing such issues as environmental rights, gender parity, and intergenerational equity—to pave the way for reforms needed to strengthen and modernize Japan’s democracy.
Tags: constitutional revision, Diet, House of Representatives, japanese constitution
Diet members welcomed to Capitol Hill at reception
Categories: Sasakawa USA Blog
On May 3, 2016, Sasakawa USA took part in a reception at the U.S. Capitol welcoming members of Japan’s National Diet, who were visiting Washington, D.C. during Japan’s Golden Week. The reception, hosted by organizations that foster a strong U.S.-Japan relationship through legislative exchanges, celebrated the strength of the U.S.-Japan relationship. The reception was packed
Tags: capitol hill, Diet, hiroe makiyama, hitoshi kikawada, house of councillors, House of Representatives, Japan, jiro aichi, keitaro ohno, keizo takemi, Kozo Yamamoto, masaharu nakagawa, Politics, reception, takashi shinohara, yukihisa fujita, 中川正春, 大野敬太郎, 山本幸三, 愛知治郎, 武見敬三, 牧山弘恵, 篠原孝, 藤田幸久
Rebranding the DPJ: Old Wine in a New Bottle?
Author: Nippon.com
Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com
This data analysis, “Rebranding the DPJ: Old Wine in a New Bottle?,” is available through a partnership between Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA and Nippon.com. The article originally was written and published on March 28, 2016. For the original posting, click here. Seeking to improve their electoral fortunes, the Democratic Party of Japan and Japan
Tags: Democratic Party of Japan, dpf, house of councillors, House of Representatives, japan innovation party, japan political pulse, japan restoration party, JIP, LDP, Liberal Democratic Party, matsuno yorihisa, minshintou, national diet, nippon.com, okada katsuya, opposition, opposition party, party, Politics, Shinzo Abe
JPP: Abe remains strong ahead of major decisions
Author: Tobias Harris
Categories: Japan Political Pulse
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is entering a critical period in the life of his government, with several important decisions and actions coming within the next few months. The good news for him is that opinion polls suggest he is entering this period in a position of strength.
Tags: Abe, Abenomics, approval, approval rating, consumption tax, democratic party, Democratic Party of Japan, Diet, disapproval, disapproval rating, dp, DPJ, election, fiscal policy, g7, house of councillors, House of Representatives, japan innovation party, japan political pulse, JIP, jpp, LDP, Liberal Democratic Party, merge, poll, rating, Shinzo Abe, snap election, TPP, Trans-Pacific Partnership
House to Take Up Fast-Track Trade Bill Again
Author: The Wall Street Journal
Categories: Daily Japan News
With a vote set for midday, trade advocates in the House will try again Thursday to pass legislation to give President Barack Obama fast-track trade negotiating authority.
Tags: Business, Congress, economics, Economy, House of Representatives, TPP, trade, Trans-Pacific Partnership