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…
Turbulent Japanese politics could stall progress with China and South Korea: analysts
Japan’s unstable political landscape is expected to cast doubt over its diplomatic commitments and could hinder progress in…
As Japan’s ruling party falters, a non-LDP prime minister becomes a real possibility
With Japan’s parliament poised to vote on who it wants to next lead the country, a resurgent opposition…
Japan’s main opposition seeks unified PM candidate to block Takaichi’s bid
Japan’s largest opposition party is reportedly working to rally behind a single candidate for prime minister in collaboration…
Japan braces for shift to conservatism
Tokyo set to see first female prime minister, signaling change in sociopolitical atmosphere Sanae Takaichi, newly-elected leader of…
Takaichi and Koizumi head to runoff in LDP leadership race
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi and agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi are headed to a runoff Saturday in…
Ruling bloc and Nippon Ishin affirm foreigners’ tuition-free ineligibility
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), its ally Komeito and opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai on Friday confirmed a…
LDP Leadership Hopefuls, Take a Stand on North Korean Nuclearization
Lawmakers vying to lead the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) need to speak out about national security. So too…
The Blind Spot: US Liberal Bias and the Reality of Japanese Politics
My longtime acquaintance, Clyde Prestowitz, voiced his frustration that he could make no sense of Japanese politics by…
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…
Japan’s LDP leadership race kicks off with 5 candidates
TOKYO — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party officially launched its leadership election campaign on Monday, with five candidates…
Japan’s Buddhist-backed Komeito facing ‘existential crisis’ after bruising election defeat
Komeito, the Buddhist-backed political partner of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is grappling with what it calls…