A new political organization in Japan that opposes immigration, gender equality and the pacifist Constitution is gaining traction, particularly on social media, but its ultimate intentions remain unclear.
The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality.
Since taking up his post as U.S. ambassador to Japan last year, Rahm Emanuel has lavished his host country with enthusiastic tweets about riding the world-class bullet trains and subways, hiking Mount Fuji or sampling local delicacies and festivals.