JAPAN PARLIAMENT

Japanese Parliament Expels YouTuber MP. He Did Not Attend A Single Session

Yoshikazu Higashitani, who is also known as 'GaaSyy', is the first MP to be expelled from Japan parliament for failing to attend sessions.

Mar 16, 2023, 10:12 AM IST

Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Fumio Kishida as new PM

Japan's Parliament on Monday elected Fumio Kishida as the new prime minister, who will tasked with quickly tackling the pandemic and security challenges before an imminent national election.

Oct 04, 2021, 11:27 AM IST

Japan Parliament dissolved, snap election expected

Japan's lower house was dissolved on Thursday ahead of an expected snap October 22 election being called by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as he seeks to confirm his mandate in the face of a rising challenge from a popular new conservative party.

Sep 28, 2017, 10:23 AM IST

Japan's parliament clears way for emperor's abdication

Japan`s parliament on Friday passed a law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate, clearing the way for the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in nearly two centuries and the accession of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, probably late next year.

Jun 09, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Japan approves record $852 billion budget

Japan`s parliament on Tuesday approved a record $852 billion budget for the next fiscal year which begins on April 1.

Mar 29, 2016, 17:58 PM IST