The Japan Times4d ago
Parliament on Wednesday enacted legislation featuring a measure to allow local governments to issue debt securities in a digital format. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/27/japan/politics/bill-digital-local-government-bonds/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #localgovernment #digitalization #bonds #upperhouse
Japan enacts bill enabling digital issuance of local government bonds

At a plenary meeting, the Upper House passed legislation to revise multiple laws related to local autonomy, based on proposals from local governments.

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CBC Newfoundland & LabradorMay 20
There’s an opening in the Senate. These leaders say it’s time for a Labradorian in the upper house
Labrador has never had a senator and some are saying it's long overdue.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/labrador-senate-9.7201070?cmp=rss
The Japan TimesApr 17
Opposition party Team Mirai will consider whether to join the ruling coalition if requested to do so by the Liberal Democratic Party, leader Takahiro Anno has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/17/japan/politics/team-mirai-leader-takahiro-anno/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #teammirai #ldp #lowerhouse #upperhouse
Team Mirai will consider joining ruling coalition if asked

'We would make a final decision after weighing the potential gains and losses,' party leader Takahiro Anno has said.

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The Japan TimesApr 17
Japan's Upper House has begun constitutional revision talks, and four key themes have already emerged as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes to advance an amendment by next year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/17/japan/politics/constitutional-debate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #upperhouse #constitution #ldp #nipponishinnokai #iran #article9
Four things to understand in Japan’s constitutional debate

Japan's legislature started debate on constitutional amendment as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to have a proposal ready in a year.

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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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