LDP wants MOJ to further amend bill aimed at revising Japan’s retrial system
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday stopped short of approving a modified draft of a bill aimed…
Japan’s PM Takaichi Rolls Up Her Sleeves: Economic Progress Key to Maintaining Popular Support
Japan’s February 8 general election ended in a landslide for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party led by Prime…
Ruling bloc proposes constitutional amendment drafting panel
The ruling parties on Thursday proposed establishing a constitutional amendment drafting committee soon within the Commission on the…
Japan’s much-needed intel debate could cost Takaichi political points
In what is widely considered one of the most consequential legislation over Japan’s security in a decade, parliament…
Many LDP members oppose retrial system reform bill
Many members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have voiced opposition to a bill to reform the retrial…
Japan’s ruling LDP taps scandal-hit ex-minister for key party post
In this file photo dated April 16, 2023, then Japan’s Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura speaks during a joint…
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…
Takaichi’s Big Win: A Potentially Historic Turning Point for Japan
The February 8, 2026, general election in Japan saw the LDP take a historic victory. Under Prime Minister…
Takaichi talks tough on immigration on eve of vote
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Saturday to make Japan “more prosperous and safer,” including through tougher immigration screening,…
LDP and JIP heads to deliver joint campaign speeches Tuesday
The leaders of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, are expected…
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…
Senior LDP official hints at need for discussion of non-nuclear principles
Japan must have renewed discussions about the country’s long-held three non-nuclear principles, a senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)…