POLITICS & DIPLOMACY | DECISION 2016
Young voters hope to reform Japan’s ‘silver democracy’
BY REIJI YOSHIDA AND TOMOHIRO OSAKI
A revised law has expanded the electorate by 2.4 million voters aged 18 and 19 and is designed to give more political say to younger generations.
POLITICS & DIPLOMACY
Beijing turns on Japanese judge as Hague tribunal ruling over South China Sea nears
BY JESSE JOHNSON
Beijing has been taking a multipronged approach to softening the blow from the verdict, including targeting the nationality of the judge who oversaw the tribunal’s formation.
POLITICS & DIPLOMACY | DECISION 2016
Ruling bloc may push emergency powers amendment to Constitution after Sunday’s poll
BY AYAKO MIE
The ruling coalition claims that the time is not right to discuss a revision but many people are unconvinced.
POLITICS & DIPLOMACY
TV star Ishida announces intention to run for Tokyo governor
BY TOMOHIRO OSAKI AND MAGDALENA OSUMI
Ishida said he wouldn’t go out of his way to seek endorsement from the opposition but wanted to stand against “Abe’s monolithic administration.”
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