The opposition Japanese Communist Party on July 21 launched a probe into lawmakers' ties to the Unification Church after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shed light on such ties, including those involving ruling Liberal Democratic Party members.
NAHA Political heavyweights are stumping for both major candidates in Okinawa running in the Upper House election as parties pour resources into a heated battle over the lone seat.
Most political parties including the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have fallen short of their goals to have more female candidates running in the Upper House election this summer.