South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's impose botched attempt to martial law and the following political turmoil are beginning to have a negative impact on the progress of improving Japan-South Korea…
Despite the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing majority in the October 27 general election, Prime Minister Ishiba has managed to hang on to the premiership. In a vote on November…
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, battered in parliamentary elections last month, has survived a rare runoff vote against the opposition to remain the country's leader but he still…
Japan's snap election on October 27 did not induce much excitement in voters. The turnout rate – 53.85 percent – was the third lowest since 1945. The low energy campaign…
On September 27, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) chose Ishiba Shigeru as the party president – and, by extension, Japan's prime minister. Ishiba immediately called for a snap election, hoping…
Seoul, South Korea — Japan faced a period of political instability on Monday after its longtime ruling party suffered its worst election performance in 15 years, leaving Prime Minister Shigeru…
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 new Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has had a rapid-fire introduction to financial markets, sending Japanese stocks and the currency on a rollercoaster ride following some seemingly conflicting comments. After…
TOKYO — Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the annual US television Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and…
Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on September 27 to choose his replacement. They hope to shake…