Japan’s Leader, Fumio Kishida, Will Step Down
When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stepped down on Wednesday, he became the latest in a growing line of unpopular leaders to cycle through a sclerotic political system that…
Japan Issues First ‘Megaquake’ Warning
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio canceled plans to travel to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia following an unprecedented earthquake warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). “I have decided to stay…
Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal
TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima officials urged world leaders Tuesday to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action toward abolishment — not as an ideal, but to…
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The Coming Clash Between Japan’s Current and Former Prime Ministers
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japan's ruling party, is expected to hold its presidential election in September when Kishida Fumio's presidential term expires. The stakes are high: Given the LDP's…
Social-media populists have arrived in Japan
Politics in Japan can be a staid affair. The race to become the governor of Tokyo, which reached its climax on July 7th, was anything but that. Fifty-six candidates, many…
Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
TOKYO (AP) — Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor. She won her third term as governor Sunday, and one of…
Takashima Ryosuke is Japan’s youngest ever mayor
After graduating from Harvard University, Ryosuke Takashima could have gone into consulting or finance, like many of his friends. Instead he embarked on an unusual career path for a Japanese…
Japan PM Set to Face New Calls For Election in Leaders’ Debate
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida defied calls for a general election in the first party leaders' debate since he came to office, which came as his support hits record lows.…
Japan’s PM Kishida Says He Won’t Step Down After LDP’s Defeat in By-elections
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said Tuesday his governing party's major defeat in last weekend's by-elections was largely due to a political fundraising scandal and that he would not step…