The Japan TimesMar 29
Now that the Japanese government's fiscal 2026 budget bill will likely not be enacted by the end of fiscal 2025 on Tuesday, some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to pass the budget on April 7. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/29/japan/politics/fy-2026-budget-passage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #upperhouse #budgets #ldp #diet
Some LDP members eye passing fiscal 2026 budget on April 7

The government and ruling parties aim to get the budget bill through parliament next week, but the opposition camp is demanding 'sufficient' deliberations.

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The Japan TimesMar 24
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government would consider compiling a stopgap budget, based on the assumption that its fiscal 2026 regular budget will not be passed by the March 31 end of fiscal 2025. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/politics/japan-takaichi-stopgap-budget/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #upperhouse #budgets #ldp #diet
Takaichi says government considering stopgap budget

The move would be based on the assumption that its fiscal 2026 regular budget will not be passed by the March 31 end of fiscal 2025.

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NewsletterTFFeb 24

Rajya Sabha Elections Set for March 16 for 37 Seats Across 10 States

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states are on March 16. See which states are affected and what it means for political representation.

#RajyaSabhaElections, #IndianPolitics, #ElectionCommission, #March16Polls, #UpperHouse

https://newsletter.tf/rajya-sabha-elections-march-16-37-seats-10-states/

NewsletterTFFeb 24

Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats will happen on March 16, which is a significant number of seats up for grabs.

#RajyaSabhaElections, #IndianPolitics, #ElectionCommission, #March16Polls, #UpperHouse

https://newsletter.tf/rajya-sabha-elections-march-16-37-seats-10-states/

How Rajya Sabha Elections on March 16 Affect 37 Seats in 10 States

Rajya Sabha elections for 37 seats in 10 states are on March 16. See which states are affected and what it means for political representation.

The Japan TimesFeb 6
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has energized voters and strengthened the LDP ahead of a snap election, but her inexperience and ties to the Shinzo Abe faction pose risks for governance and public trust. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2026/02/06/takaichi-ldp-poised-for-big-win/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #sanaetakaichi #ldp #jip #cra #cdp #komeito #shinzoabe #shigeruishiba #upperhouse #lowerhouse #2026lowerhouseelection
Takaichi and the LDP appear poised for a big win

Takaichi’s performance has surprised most observers. Not only did she take office with sky-high approval ratings, but she has maintained them since October.

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The Japan TimesJan 21
Taro Yamamoto, who founded Reiwa Shinsengumi in 2019, is resigning from the Upper House due to his health, but will stay on as the party’s leader. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/21/japan/politics/reiwa-shinsengumi-head-quit-upper-house/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #reiwashinsengumi #taroyamamoto #upperhouse
Reiwa Shinsengumi leader Taro Yamamoto resigns from Upper House due to health

Yamamoto, who founded the party in 2019, said he will focus on his health for an “indefinite” period but stay on as the party’s leader.

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The Japan TimesJan 5
The 125 lawmakers elected to Japan’s Upper House in July 2025 have ¥30.82 million ($196,000) of assets on average. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/05/japan/politics/upper-house-lawmakers-assets/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #upperhouse #diet #2022upperhouseelection
Japan’s new Upper House lawmakers have ¥30.82 million of assets on average

The number of lawmakers with assets amounting to ¥100 million or more has doubled from four to eight.

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Saxafi MediaDec 27

Crowds poured into the streets of #Hargeisa after #Israel became the first UN member to recognize #Somaliland, marking a historic diplomatic breakthrough. @mp_indho_Indho from #UpperHouse, publicly praised Israel’s decision.

https://saxafimedia.com/crowds-celebrate-somaliland-israel-recognizes/

Crowds Celebrate In Somaliland After Israel Recognizes Independence | Saxafi Media

Crowds filled Hargeisa after Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, sparking celebrations and reshaping regional diplomacy

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The Japan TimesOct 29
The Kanazawa branch of the Nagoya High Court has ruled that the July election for the House of Councilors was held in a state of unconstitutionality in terms of vote-value disparities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/29/japan/crime-legal/upper-house-poll-unconstitutional-state/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #upperhouse #japanesecourt #votedisparity
Court finds July poll was held in an unconstitutional state

A group of lawyers sought the invalidation of the Upper House election.

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