Editorial: Reform needed to dispel public distrust that hit LDP-Komeito in Japan election – The Mainichi
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, right, exchanges a policy agreement with Keiichi Ishii, left, leader of Komeito, during a meeting of the heads…
‘What do young people know?’: Woman, 24, pushes for more youth inclusion in Japan politics – The Mainichi
Suzuka Nakamura, who started a lawsuit seeking to lower the age of eligibility to run for office, is seen in Tokyo's Chuo…
Record 314 women run in Japan’s general election – The Mainichi
The National Diet building is seen in this file photo. (MainichiMasahiro Kawata) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Record-high 314 women filed their candidacy Tuesday…
Campaigning kicks off in Japan for Oct. 27 general election – The Mainichi
People listen to a stump speech by a House of Representatives election candidate outside Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024,…
Editorial: Time for change as Japan ruling party’s long stay in power has warped politics – The Mainichi
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with his hand raised, leaves the House of Representatives after the chamber was dissolved for a general election,…
Japan LDP mulls endorsing members punished over scandal in Diet race – The Mainichi
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a Cabinet meeting at his office in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2024. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) --…