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Thisanka Siripala

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Japan’s Democratic Party for the People Mixes Momentum and Backlash

The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

tuesday 20

The Diplomat

Thisanka Siripala

Can Nippon Ishin no Kai Make a Splash in Japan’s Upper House Election?

Can Nippon Ishin no Kai Make a Splash in Japan’s Upper House Election?

As the upper house election nears, Japan’s third largest party outlines its basic policies and stance on pressing issues. 

24.06.2025 10

The Diplomat

Thisanka Siripala

Japan’s Struggle to Resolve North Korean Abductions

Japan’s decades-long struggle to resolve the abduction issue faces another setback as families oppose the government’s latest strategy of opening...

03.03.2025 3

The Diplomat

Thisanka Siripala

Japan’s #MeToo Movement Takes Center Stage With Controversial ‘Black Box Diaries’ Documentary

Japan’s #MeToo icon Ito Shiori faces backlash from her former legal team in Japan, which has delayed the premiere of her feature length documentary...

25.02.2025 20

The Diplomat

Thisanka Siripala

Japanese Broadcaster Fuji TV’s Sexual Assault Scandal Sparks Major Corporate Crisis

Fuji TV has been accused of cover-ups, mismanagement, and botched crisis response following allegations of sexual misconduct involving a celebrity TV...

05.02.2025 4

The Diplomat

Thisanka Siripala