Lawsuit filed over Hyogo governor’s alleged election law violation
Kobe – A lawyer and a professor said Monday that they have filed a criminal complaint accusing Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito of paying a public relations company to run his…
Failed Hyogo governor candidate’s team questions X account suspension
Kobe – The support group for a failed candidate in the recent gubernatorial election in Hyogo Prefecture has filed a criminal complaint with Hyogo Prefectural Police, claiming that its X…
Has the age of populism finally reached Japan?
For many years, it has been common knowledge that Japan is the only Group of Seven member that is immune to political populism.This conventional wisdom is now being shaken up.…
Reelected Hyogo governor vows to serve with a ‘humble heart’
Kobe – Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito kicked off his second term on Tuesday after winning Sunday's gubernatorial election in the prefecture. The 47-year-old arrived at the prefectural government headquarters in…
Nippon Ishin calls on Hyogo governor to resign over bullying claims
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito, accused of workplace bullying, saw his political support base vanish Monday after Nippon Ishin no Kai submitted a letter calling on him to resign from his…