Achieving equal numbers of men and women in legislative bodies is known as "parity," a term derived from the French word ...

Japanese politician Taro Yamamoto faces backlash from fans and Bandai Namco after cosplaying as Gundam villain Char Aznable for a campaign video.

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The minority government of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is under pressure to quickly decide on how to respond to the ...

Calls are growing online for him to stay, including from people who are his political opponents. Read more at ...

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has told leaders of the ruling and opposition parties that the country's tariff deal ...

The statement comes in response to the criticism against Reiwa Shinsengumi party leader Taro Yamamoto for his use of the Gundam cosplay in his election campaign. Taking note of the matter, Bandai ...

The statement came after Reiwa Shinsengumi party leader Taro Yamamoto went viral for a video dressed as 'Zeta Gundam' ...

A Japanese politician’s cosplay stunt has triggered backlash and now Bandai Namco is stepping in. On July 18, Reiwa Shinsengumi party leader Taro Yamamoto posted a campaign video ahead of Japan’s 2025 ...

In the campaign for Japan’s recent upper house elections, Taro Yamamoto, the leader of the Reiwa Shinsengumi party released a ...

Populist Sanseito’s rise is eroding the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s dominance and reshaping Japan’s traditionally staid ...