Politics

Explaining the Imari City Incident and Technical Intern Issues in Simple English

This article explains the robbery and murder case involving a Vietnamese technical intern in Imari City, Saga, and discusses the problems of the technical intern system in an easy-to-understand way for middle school students. Learn about the background and think about how to create a society without discrimination.

2025.08.13

Politics

Why Is the Consumption Tax Called a “Bad Tax”? — An Easy-to-Understand Explanation of Its Mechanisms and Unfairness

This article explains why the consumption tax is often called a "bad tax," in simple terms for those unfamiliar with taxation. It covers issues such as regressivity, advantages for large corporations, and the heavy burden on low-income earners and small businesses.

2025.07.21

EconomyPolitics

Japan to Tighten Foreign Driver’s License Conversion: New Rules from October 2025

Japan will strengthen its foreign driver’s license conversion system from October 2025, prohibiting short-term visitors and tourists from obtaining a Japanese license using hotel addresses. The move follows a rise in accidents involving foreign drivers, especially Chinese nationals, and comes amid relaxed visa policies that increased Chinese tourism and license applications. The new rules require proof of residence and tougher exams.

2025.07.13

PoliticsSocietyTrends

Supreme Court Rules Sex Industry Excluded from COVID Relief Is Not Unconstitutional: Easy Explanation

In June 2025, Japan’s Supreme Court ruled that excluding the sex industry from COVID-19 relief payments does not violate the Constitution. Why was the sex industry left out? This article explains the court’s reasoning and dissenting opinions in simple terms for everyone to understand.

2025.07.08

PoliticsSociety

Japan’s “Ice Age Generation”: Why Many Are Too Busy Surviving to Vote

Discover why Japan’s “Ice Age Generation”—those who struggled to find stable jobs during the employment crisis—often feel too overwhelmed by daily survival to participate in elections. This article explores their challenges and the reasons behind their political disengagement.

2025.07.07

PoliticsSociety

Tokyo Assembly Election: “Independent” Winners Join LDP Immediately After Victory, Stirring Controversy

In the 2025 Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, three candidates who ran as independents—including Eita Aoki—were granted official recognition by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) immediately after winning. This move has sparked public debate about political transparency and voter trust in Japan.

2025.07.05

Politics

Japan’s Consumption Tax Debate: What “Defending the Tax” Means for the Country’s Future

Discover why Japan’s ruling party is determined to maintain the consumption tax, and how this debate over tax policy and social security is shaping the nation’s future. A must-read for those interested in Japanese politics and society.

2025.07.01

Politics

Japan’s 10-Year Visa for Chinese: Privilege or Strategic Risk?

Japan's controversial 10-year visa exclusively for wealthy Chinese sparks debate over preferential treatment and national security concerns.

2025.06.29

InternationalPolitics

Why a Japanese Medical Association Forced the Cancellation of a Major Music Festival in Ibaraki

Discover why the Ibaraki Medical Association requested the cancellation of Japan’s major Rock in Japan Festival 2021, the public reaction, and how it sparked debate about fairness and event management during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2025.06.28

Health & WelfarePolitics