One of the World’s Most Successful Political Parties Is in Trouble in Japan
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has held power for all but a handful of years since the 1950s largely due to strong support in rural areas of the archipelago. That formula…
Japan’s LDP admits to funding branches led by scandal-hit members
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday came under fresh scrutiny ahead of a weekend general election after revelations that it had provided to local chapters headed by members running…
Beyond Abe’s shadow: Ishiba and a new era in Japan-China relations?
Japanese academic Shin Kawashima looks at the new Shigeru Ishiba administration and assesses Japan's future policy direction China. He anticipates a departure from the influence of Seiwa Kai, the former…
Beyond Abe’s shadow: Ishiba and a new era in Japan-China relations?
Japanese academic Shin Kawashima looks at the new Shigeru Ishiba administration and assesses Japan's future policy direction China. He anticipates a departure from the influence of Seiwa Kai, the former…
Japan’s uncertain lower house election outlook: What’s at stake?
TOKYO -- Japanese voters on Sunday will either give new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba his desired mandate to govern the nation or deny him as they go to the polls…
A man’s world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Japan's female legislators struggle to close gender gapElection will see record number of female candidatesRuling LDP has promised to boost female representationFemale lawmakers say gender gap 'distorts democracy'Calls for gender…
Japan election could weaken LDP, undermine Ishiba government
A whirlwind month of Japanese politics culminates Sunday with a general election. If polls are accurate, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party could lose seats – a blow to a party…
Japan’s Politicians Warmly Rate CDPJ Head Noda;Former PM Better Rated Than Present PM Ishiba
Yomiuri Shimbun fil photoYoshihiko Noda The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:10 JST, October 23, 2024 Yoshihiko Noda, president of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, received high favorability ratings from candidates…
Japan’s uncertain lower house election outlook: What’s at stake?
TOKYO -- Japanese voters on Sunday will either give new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba his desired mandate to govern the nation or deny him as they go to the polls…
Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Odawara: Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking…