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Japanese Government Faces Unprecedented Lawsuit over Racial Harassment: Plaintiffs Seek Justice and Compensation

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TOKYO, Japan – In an unprecedented move, three men have filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government, alleging a disturbing pattern of racially motivated police harassment. The plaintiffs, consisting of two permanent residents and one foreign-born Japanese citizen, are demanding improved practices and approximately ¥3 million ($20,330) each in compensation. This legal action stands out in a country with a long history of homogeneity and limited precedent for addressing racial discrimination. The primary objective of this lawsuit is to highlight the unconstitutional nature of differential treatment based on race, a violation of both domestic laws … Read more

Majority of Japanese Surveyed Support Stricter Political Funds Control Laws Amid Fundraising Scandal, Express Dissatisfaction with PM’s Handling of Earthquake-Aftermath: Kyodo News

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Tokyo, Japan – An overwhelming majority of 86.6% of respondents in a recent survey conducted by Kyodo News is calling for stronger regulations on political funds in Japan. The survey comes amidst a fundraising scandal that has enmeshed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. These findings highlight the widespread dissatisfaction with current controls governing political finances, as well as the urgent need for reforms in the country. Moreover, the survey also revealed that 61.6% of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of the aftermath of a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto … Read more

Overwhelming Majority of Japanese Citizens Demand Stricter Political Funds Control as Ruling Party Faces Fundraising Scandal

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Tokyo, Japan – A recent survey conducted by Kyodo News reveals that a vast majority of respondents, 86.6 percent to be precise, support the implementation of stricter laws regarding political funds control in Japan. This comes in the midst of a fundraising scandal that has embroiled the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Furthermore, the survey shows that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of a recent magnitude-7.6 earthquake on the Noto Peninsula did not fare well with the public, as 61.6 percent expressed dissatisfaction. The survey, carried out via telephone and initiated on Saturday, also … Read more