The Japan TimesMay 5
Social media posts critical of the Justice Ministry's attitude are increasing over content of a draft bill to reform Japan's retrial system, which has drawn severe objections — and even angry outbursts — from lawmakers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/05/japan/crime-legal/retrial-reform-criticism-online-posts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #japanesecourts #diet #ldp #justiceministry #iwaohakamata #falseconvictions #socialmedia #tomomiinada
Growing number of critical views expressed online over proposed retrial reforms

Many social media users took interest in the topic after the draft bill to revise the code drew severe objections — even angry outbursts — from some lawmakers.

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The Japan TimesOct 24, 2023
In parliament, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faced tough questions over his plans for an economic stimulus package. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/24/japan/politics/diet-debates/?utm_content=buffer3a444&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fumiokishida #diet #taxes #japaneseeconomy #kentaizumi #tomomiinada #ldp #cdp
Tough questions for Kishida in parliament over spending plans

Japan’s main opposition party began its scrutiny of Kishida's economic stimulus package as the country struggles with inflation and stagnant wages.

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