Linda Sieg covered Japanese politics, economics and social issues at Reuters in Tokyo for over three decades, most recently as chief political correspondent. She is currently freelancing.
Opinion
Ishiba's call to make Japan fun (again) wins few smiles
Public more concerned about inflation, health care, pensions and national security
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced at the start of the current session of parliament that he aims to make Japan tanoshii -- a word variously translated as "enjoyable," "pleasant," "happy" or "fun." (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
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