JIP head Hirofumi Yoshimura refers to possible return to national politics
Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura, also governor of Osaka Prefecture, has indicated a possibility of returning to…
Momentum grows for snap election as Takaichi’s views enter ‘new stage’
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be considering dissolving the Lower House for a snap election as…
Japan’s parliament starts debates on corporate donation reform bills
Parliament on Wednesday started deliberations on three bills related to the reform of political donations from companies and…
New tourism minister calls concentration of tourists in certain areas ‘very serious’
New Japanese tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko has voiced concerns about overtourism and the negative impact on the country…
New ‘immigration minister’ post signals Takaichi Cabinet’s priorities
Immigration is shaping up to be a key policy focus for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with her Cabinet…
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…