Women comprise less than 10% of general election candidates in LDP and Komei party

Of candidates fielded by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party for the general election, women accounted for less than 10%, the lowest among nine political parties.

LDP suspected of having a hand in fake news Twitter account

The Twitter account "Dappi" repeats posting disinformation about opposition parties and attacking media critical of the government. The person engaged in the operation of "Dappi" is a relative of the Liberal Democratic Party's top secretariat.

Diplomacy is the most realistic option to avoid missile launches

Appearing on an NHK debate program, JCP Chair Shii pointed out that the most realistic option to stop North Korea from launching missiles is to work out a "diplomatic resolution" and that "there are conditions to be met" to achieve that end.