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DPP appears to be losing its luster as Upper House vote approaches
 
DPP appears to be losing its luster as Upper House vote approaches
 
The small opposition party is in a tight spot amid speculation that it may be losing conservative supporters to right-wing parties like Sanseito.
 
 
 
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
 
The stricter measures come in response to a series of high-profile car accidents caused by foreign drivers.
 
 
 
 
Japan's united front on tariffs begins to crack as doubts raised
 
A senior business leader has questioned the effectiveness of the government in negotiating with the U.S.
 
 
 
 
Trial challenging Japan's 'hostage justice' opens
 
Campaigners argue that lengthy pretrial detention is meted out too easily in Japan, especially if suspects remain silent or refuse to confess.
 
 

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