What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
Japan’s ruling party seals new coalition as Takaichi set to become 1st female premier
General elections are due in October 2027 if new coalition decides against snap polls ISTANBUL Japan’s ruling Liberal…
Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s first woman PM as vote set for October 21
Japan’s lower house will vote on October 21 to select the next Prime Minister. The outcome could see…
As Ishiba exits, is Japan doomed for ‘revolving door’ era of political instability?
When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on September 7 that he would step down after his party…
Is Japan becoming anti-immigrant? Far-right parties gain momentum in election lead-up
As Japan heads into a pivotal upper house election, populist parties on the far-right are seizing on anti-immigrant…