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…
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…
Japan stocks fall on ETF plan, yen and yields rise on rate bets
Employees of a foreign exchange dealing company sit under an electronic board showing the stock index of Japan’s…
Ishiba’s Departure Stirs Uncertainty in Japan–South Korea Détente
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to resign on September 7 is sending ripples across the sea. In…
Ishiba’s exit puts Bank of Japan under pressure to delay rate hikes
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation has injected fresh uncertainty into Japan’s political and economic landscape, raising questions over…
Japanese bonds rally as yields near historic highs lure buyers
Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Tuesday, as long-term yields at historic highs drew buyers and diminished hopes…
Volatility Rises in Japan Markets With Ishiba Set to Depart
Shigeru Ishiba departs after resigning during a news conference in Tokyo, on Sept. 7. (Bloomberg) — Japanese markets…