Why is Taro Kono so unpopular now?
With a degree from Georgetown University, experience as foreign and defense minister and the ability to speak fluent English — a rarity among Japan's top legislators — digital minister Taro…
LDP presidential hopefuls outline approach to US and China concerns
The nine candidates vying to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and ultimately Japan — gathered over the weekend for a series of wide-ranging discussions on a number of…
LDP presidential hopefuls outline approach to US and China concerns
The nine candidates vying to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party held a joint news conference Saturday in Tokyo that saw a wide-ranging discussion on a number of issues, including…
LDP presidential candidates field questions on political reform and economy
On Friday, nine candidates vying for the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party offered hints of their vision for the future of the party, and the country, outlining positions…
Taxes and political reform in focus in upcoming LDP campaign
A week before the race officially kicks off, candidates for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party are wasting no time, using every occasion to show the public they have…
LDP presidential hopefuls’ first hurdle — securing 20 signatures
Nearly a dozen Liberal Democratic Party legislators could run in next month's party presidential election, including veterans and junior legislators, making for an unusually crowded and unpredictable race.But each of…
Kishida’s out. Who will likely be Japan’s next leader?
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's surprise announcement Wednesday to not seek reelection as Liberal Democratic Party president next month raises the question of who might succeed him. The winner of the…
Kishida to step down in September in bid to show ‘LDP has changed’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election slated for September, guaranteeing that Japan will have a new prime minister…