The Japan TimesAug 21, 2024
Yukio Edano, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's former chief, has formally announced he will seek to return to lead the opposition party in its September presidential contest. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/21/japan/politics/cdp-edano-press-conference/ #japan #politics #cdp #yukioedano #kentaizumi #yoshihikonoda #kenjieda #ldp #katsuyaokada
CDP's Edano takes another shot at party leadership after 2021 polls failure

After a poor showing three years ago, Edano is seeking to return to lead Japan's largest opposition party ahead of upcoming polls.

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The Japan TimesJun 11, 2024
As Japan strives to digitalize all aspects of society, one area is seeing very little momentum: parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/11/japan/politics/digitalization-parliament/ #japan #politics #digitalagency #tarokono #shinjirokoizumi #katsuyaokada
Japan's parliament faces a long road to digitalization

Concerns over decorum and the possibility of the use of electronic devices being obtrusive to proceedings are among reasons cited for maintaining restrictions.

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The Japan TimesMay 26, 2024
Executives of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) said they will cancel their scheduled political fundraiser parties in an apparent effort to stave off criticism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/26/japan/politics/cdp-executives-cancel-political-fund-parties/ #japan #politics #cdp #politicalfunds #katsuyaokada
Constitutional Democratic Party executives cancel fundraiser parties amid criticism

The CDP submitted a bill to the Lower House that would ban lawmakers from having fundraiser parties starting January 2026.

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