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…
Is This Vibrant Democracy in Japan, or Has the Circus Come to Town?
When voters in Tokyo cast their ballot for governor of the world's largest city on Sunday, they were spoiled for choice.Fifty-six candidates contended for the office, a record. One who…
Renho, the liberal politician who might dethrone Tokyo’s Koike
The Tokyo gubernatorial election in July was supposed to be a done deal with Yuriko Koike winning a third term by a landslide. But things took an unexpected turn when…