Sanae Takaichi has won the run-off election to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister, defeating Shinjiro Koizumi. With a rich political background, she advocates for Shinzo Abe’s economic policies, while facing controversy over her stances on women’s rights, same-sex marriage, and Japan’s WWII history, raising concerns about international relations. Continue reading Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Multiple wildfires in South and North Carolina and Japan have devastated large areas, causing evacuations and fatalities. In South Carolina, a garden fire escalated into over 2,000 acres burned, while a significant blaze in Japan destroyed 7,165 acres and 200 buildings, prompting emergency declarations. Environmental factors have intensified these fires. Continue reading Wildfires Burns Down Acres of Lands in Carolinas and Japan
The Japanese solid fuel rocket, Kairos, launched by private firm Space One, exploded seconds after liftoff in a failed attempt to put a satellite in orbit. The rocket, carrying an experimental government testing satellite, aimed to be the first private firm in Japan to achieve this milestone. Despite the setback, Space One remains committed to furthering its space exploration efforts. Continue reading Japanese Rocket Explodes Seconds After Take-Off
(Image via http://www.tbsnews.net) Volunteer Writer: Isabella Gerardi Email: igerardi@umassd.edu On November 30th, 2022, Tokyo courts ruled same-sex marriage unconstitutional. Despite this, activists say there is hope for the future as the courts also acknowledge denying members of the LQBTQ+ community the right to marriage represents a human rights violation. This statement marks a huge change in sentiment from one of the only G7 nations that … Continue reading Tokyo Takes on LGBTQ+ Rights
