Japan’s ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals. Can a new leader save it?

And while the LDP has ruled Japan almost continuously for the last 30 years, it’s now in a precarious position as it prepares to vote for a new party leader on Saturday – mired in scandal, widely ...

Anti-foreigner sentiments and politicians are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis

Sanseito, while still a minor party, made big gains in July’s parliamentary election, and Kamiya’s “Japanese First” platform ...

Japan Enters a New Era of Risk and Reform

Geopolitically, Japan is repositioning itself amid escalating U.S.-China tensions. Alarmed by supply chain vulnerabilities ...

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era

Japan stands a good chance of having its first woman prime minister or its youngest leader in the modern era after a vote on ...

Rice is on the political menu as Japan replaces its leader — again

Japan’s new prime minister – its 19th since 1990 – will need to address the rice crisis, and growing calls from consumers and ...
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Japan Says Recognition of Palestine Is a Question of When, Not If

The Ishiba administration’s policies reflect Japan’s traditional strategy of balancing its alliance with the U.S. against the ...

Japan's markets gird for leadership vote with stocks, bonds on edge

Japanese markets are bracing for a crucial ruling party vote this weekend that will determine the next prime minister and set ...