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Japan opposition alliance on brink of collapse after merger talks stall

Japan’s centrist opposition alliance stood on the brink of falling apart on Monday, with sources saying members who…
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Japan’s Parliament Enacts National Flag Vandalism Bill

Japan’s Parliament enacted a bill that would criminalize acts of damaging the national flag, according to a news report by Kyodo News. This new development is the latest legislative victory for Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae whose administration, parliamentary partner and even a few opposition elements submitted it. Those who opposed the bill called it “divisive” and “unconstitutional”.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of Kyodo News. Some parts in boldface…

Japan’s parliament on Friday enacted a divisive law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag, achieving a key legislative goal of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the current Diet session.

The ruling parties argued the law was needed because Japan already criminalized desecration of foreign flags but had no equivalent provision covering its own. Some opposition parties and legal experts criticized the measure, saying it may infringe on freedom of expression and could be unconstitutional.

The bill, jointly submitted by the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party, along with the opposition Democratic Party for the People and Sanseito, cleared the House of Councillors.

Under the law, individuals who damage, remove or defile the national flag in a way that arouses “strong feelings of discomfort or disgust” in others could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 200,000 yen ($1,200).

The penalties mirror existing provisions in the Penal Code on desecration of foreign flags and follow an October agreement between the LDP and JIP identifying the legal discrepancy as one to be resolved.

Parliamentary debate centered on the law’s implications for constitutional rights and what constitutes a punishable act, with the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan among its critics.

Under the law, whether an act is punishable will be determined based on the circumstances as a whole. LDP lawmakers cited as possible violations stomping on a flag, covering it with mud in a street or park, and soiling it with feces or urine.

Livestreaming the cutting up or burning of a Japanese flag in a private space is also punishable, although a provision making the subsequent sharing of such footage an offense was dropped during negotiations to secure the DPP and Sanseito’s support for the bill.

A supplementary provision calls for a review around three years after the law takes effect to determine whether additional measures are needed in light of developments such as the online dissemination of images of flag desecration.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think Japan’s parliament did the right move enacting the national flag vandalism proposal? Do you believe that desecrating your nation’s flag should be penalized? What is your opinion about the Islamists and Leftists – both foreigners and citizens – in America and Europe who burned national flags so publicly and shamelessly? Did you notice social media posts that captured images of Leftists and woke nuts in Japan who desecrated the Japanese flag?

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Japan changes rules to save shrinking monarchy, but bars female emperors

Japan’s parliament approved on Friday a revised Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal…
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VIDEO: Take a glimpse of heart of Japanese politics at National Diet Building in Tokyo

Japan’s National Diet (Photo by Takah…
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VIDEO: Take a glimpse of heart of Japanese politics at National Diet Building in Tokyo

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https://www.alojapan.com/1484877/video-take-a-glimpse-of-heart-of-japanese-politics-at-national-diet-building-in-tokyo-2/ VIDEO: Take a glimpse of heart of Japanese politics at National Diet Building in Tokyo #AttractionsInTokyo #diet #emperor #HouseOfCouncillors #HouseOfRepresentatives #Japan #JapanNews #JapaneseHistory #JapanesePolitics #kasumigaseki #kokkai #kokkaigijido #LowerHouse #Nagatacho #NationalDiet #news #sangiin #shugiin #Tokyo #UpperHouse Japan’s National Diet (Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi/Stripes Japan) Japan’s National Diet Building, known in Japa

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Japan’s Prime Minister Reaffirms Intention To Revise Constitution

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae made it clear that she intends to revise the Constitution of her nation in accordance with the demands of the modern age, according to a news report by Kyodo News. When it comes to national security in the modern age, Japan is constantly defending itself from the aggressive moves of Communist China and North Korea. The nation also has its own internal challenges such as foreigners committing crime, grouping together to cause public nuisance and negatively affecting the Japanese.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of Kyodo News Some parts in boldface…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday once again signaled her intention to pursue a revision of the Constitution, as she stressed that the postwar supreme law, which serves as the foundation of the country, “should be periodically updated in accordance with the demands of the times.”

Speaking in a video message to a gathering of revision proponents on Constitution Memorial Day, Takaichi vowed to explain potential amendments carefully to the public, adding that her ruling Liberal Democratic Party would “advance discussions in the Diet aimed at reaching decisions while securing the cooperation of other parties.”

A recent Kyodo News poll showed that 73 percent of the Japanese public called for prioritizing a broad consensus across political parties when moving toward an amendment of the Constitution.

“Discussion must not be for the sake of discussion alone. What politicians must engage in, in order to fulfill the trust placed in them by the people, is discussion aimed at making decisions,” Takaichi said.

Takaichi, known as a conservative hawk, is pushing to bring about a change to the Constitution for the first time since it came into effect following World War II. Among possible areas of amendment is the war-renouncing Article 9, which is seen as the cornerstone of Japan’s postwar pacifist stance.

An amendment would require approval by a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Diet, followed by majority support in a national referendum. The LDP won two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives election in February, while it and other pro-reform forces are within reach of the same threshold in the House of Councillors.

Amid a deteriorating security environment, Takaichi said at the LDP’s annual convention in April that she aims to initiate a proposal for a constitutional amendment by the time the party holds its convention next year.

At Sunday’s gathering, Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former special adviser to the Cabinet, cautioned against getting distracted by discussion of other provisions, saying, “Article 9 stands squarely at the center. I hope we avoid taking easy detours.”

For insight about the current Constitution of Japan, click here and here.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think there are sufficient grounds for Japan to have its Constitution revised? Do you think national security and the regional threats of North Korea and Communist China justify the need to revise the Japanese Constitution? Do you think Prime Minister Takaichi, the LDP and other parties in the chambers of government can reach a consensus to successfully amend the Constitution? 

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Raising Of Immigration Fees In Japan Could Get Approved

In Japan, the raising of immigration fees could soon become a reality as the Japanese House of Representatives approved a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, according to a news article by Jiji Press. This means the approved legislation will be reviewed and eventually be decided upon by the nation’s House of Councillors (upper chamber).

To put things in perspective, posted below is the entire article of Jiji Press. Some parts in boldface…

Japan’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, making it likely to be enacted during the current parliamentary session ending in July.

The amendment to the immigration control and refugee recognition law was approved by a majority vote at a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of the Diet, with backing from the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling camp and opposition parties including the Democratic Party for the People and Sanseito.

If the bill clears the House of Councillors, the upper chamber, the new fees would be implemented within this fiscal year, which ends next March.

Under the revision, the ceiling would be raised to 100,000 yen for permission to change residence status and extend the period of stay and to 300,000 yen for permanent residence permission. Actual fees would be determined based on a relevant ordinance within these limits.

Currently, the fee cap for the three categories is 10,000 yen.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think it is likely the House of Councillors will approve the bill to raise immigration fees? How do you think this will impact foreign immigration in Japan in the long term? Do you think reforming immigration will become a huge part of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s legacy?

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https://www.europesays.com/2445285/ As Ishiba exits, is Japan doomed for ‘revolving door’ era of political instability? #Abe #China #ConstitutionalDemocraticParty #diet #EU #FumioKishida #HouseOfCouncillors #HouseOfRepresentatives #India #Ishiba #japan #JapanInnovationParty #LDP #NorthKorea #Russia #US

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As Ishiba exits, is Japan doomed for ‘revolving door’ era of political instability?

When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on September 7 th…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1324997/japans-ruling-ldp-pm-ishiba-set-for-historic-loss-in-upper-house-election-snub/ Japan’s ruling LDP, PM Ishiba set for ‘historic loss’ in upper house election snub #Abe #asahi #ConservativePartyOfJapan #DemocraticPartyForThePeople #FumioKishida #HouseOfCouncillors #HouseOfRepresentatives #Ishiba #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #JAPANESECOMMUNISTPARTY #KenKato #Komeito #LiberalDemocraticParty #MichaelCucek #news #SanaeTakaichi #sanseito #Shinseito #TempleUniversity #ThisWeekInAsia #Tokyo #Yomiuri Support for Japan’s ruling

Upper House Election to Focus on Rising Prices and Japan’s Role in the World

The government form…
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https://www.alojapan.com/1314283/upper-house-election-to-focus-on-rising-prices-and-japans-role-in-the-world/ Upper House Election to Focus on Rising Prices and Japan’s Role in the World #coalition #ConstitutionalDemocraticParty #ConsumptionTax #DemocraticPartyForThePeople #editorials #election #EnergySecurity #HouseOfCouncillors #Japan #JapanNews #JapanesePolitics #MiddleEast #news #NipponIshinNoKai #oil #rice #RisingPrices #ShigeruIshiba #YoshihikoNoda #YuichiroTamaki The government formally announced the date of the next election for members…