thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan

The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan might need to reevaluate its cooperation with the Japanese Communist Party once the euphoria of last month's by-election victories wears off. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/08/japan/politics/cdp-election-wins-next-steps/ #japan #politics #lowerhouse #kentaizumi #cdp #jcp #yoshihikonoda

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan

A lack of enthusiasm for "question time" events between Japan's ruling and opposition parities has led some to wonder if the event should be abolished. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/politics/question-time-facing-diet-abolition/ #japan #politics #diet #ldp #cdp #fumiokishida #shinzeabe #yoshihikonoda

thejapantimes, 6 months ago to Japan

Sizable omissions in political funding reports by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party took center stage in parliamentary debate on Tuesday and Wednesday as opposition lawmakers questioned the government and sounded the alarm over widespread misconduct. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/22/japan/politics/budget-committee-ldp-factions-scandal/?utm_content=bufferdf9a3&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #yoshihikonoda #cdp