Controversial bills threaten to push parliament session into overtime ^69.5%

The Japan Times - By Eric Johnston - 7/7/2026, 7:40 AM

Framing Effect 42.4% - Negativity Bias 42.4% - Biased Writer Voice 42.4%

With less than two weeks before the scheduled end of parliament, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is racing to get as much legislation as possible passed before the summer recess, even as it faces questions about whether to extend the session to allow more time for debate. But with the opposition parties remaining firmly... more