The “Kokkai giin bajji” (literally, Diet member’s badge) is the official lapel pin worn by elected members of the Diet.

I finally have a lapel badge. After almost two decades of working in Japan-related law jobs, this is a big deal. You have probably noticed a lot of Japanese men (and, increasingly, women) in suits ...

Just about everyone knows U.S. Secret Service agents for the pins they wear on their lapels. They are one component of the larger system used to identify team members and are as tied to the agency’s ...

Speaking from the House of Commons on Tuesday, Boris Johnson announced a hike to National Insurance by 1.25 percent. This is aimed at helping Social Care, and a large portion of the extra funds will ...