Politics & Government
-
Japan, Ukraine Trial Remote Operation of Heavy Machinery with Aim to Clear War-Related Debris, Boost Employment
The Japanese infrastructure ministry conducted a trial on Thursday in which unmanned heavy machin...
October 11, 2025
-
Japan’s Ishiba Issues Statement on World War II to Mark 80th Anniversary
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba explicitly affirmed his commitment to the historical understanding ...
October 10, 2025
-
Komeito to End Coalition with LDP; Differences on Rules for Political Donations Rupture 26-Year Relationship (Update2)
Komeito will leave the coalition government with the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito leader Tet...
October 10, 2025
-
Takaichi Refers to Hagiuda as ‘Kizumono,’ Suggesting Shady Past, Noda Says ‘I Was Surprised’
Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party, introduced Koichi Ha...
October 9, 2025
-
Komeito Leader Saito Calls for LDP to Act on Political Funds Issue, Warns Support for Takaichi is at Stake
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito on Thursday called anew for the Liberal Democratic Party to work hard...
October 9, 2025
-
Govt., LDP Give up on Convening Diet Session on Oct. 15; Decision Will Prolong Period When Prime Minister, LDP President Are Different People
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party abandoned a plan on Wednesday to set Oct. 15 as t...
October 9, 2025
-
New LDP Leadership Reflects Aso’s Influence; Concerns Mount over Apparent Return to Past
The new Liberal Democratic Party leadership, which launched Tuesday, strongly reflects the will o...
October 8, 2025
-
Komeito Wary of Takaichi’s Conservative Stance, LDP’s Politics and Money Issue, but Makes Progress in Coalition Talks
Some progress was made toward a coalition agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party and Kome...
October 8, 2025
-
LDP President Takaichi to Not Visit Yasukuni Shrine During Autumn Festival
Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is leaning toward refraining from...
October 8, 2025
-
New LDP Head Takaichi Announces Key Positions, with Aso Faction Members Taking Precedent
New Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi officially announced her executive appointm...
October 7, 2025
-
Japan’s Komeito Considers Future of Coalition with LDP, Amid Concerns about Takaichi’s Stance on Yasukuni, Foreign Residents
Komeito discussed its response to the election of Sanae Takaichi as president of the Liberal Demo...
October 7, 2025
-
LDP Seeks Cooperation with DPFP; Takaichi, Tamaki Hold Talks over Policy as LDP Looks to Expand Govt Coalition
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi and Democratic Party for the People leader Yuic...
October 7, 2025
-
Takaichi Mulls Naming Kihara Chief Cabinet Secretary, Appointing Women to Top Posts
Sanae Takaichi, newly elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party, on Monday was leaning to...
October 6, 2025
-
Japan’s Ruling LDP New President Takaichi to Face 1st Test of Diplomacy, Security Issues at U.S. President Trump Talks
Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is to face her first test of her handling of se...
October 6, 2025
-
New LDP Leadership Changes Prospects for Ruling Coalition
Sanae Takaichi’s election as the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party has changed the dynam...
October 6, 2025
"Politics" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
Japanese Language Requirement Eyed for Permanent Residency Status; LDP Plans Revisions of Laws on Foreigners
-
Japan Eyes Plan to Accept Up To 1.23 Mil. Foreign Workers by End of Fiscal 2028
-
AI-Driven ‘Zero Clicks’ Phenomenon Threatens Democracy; News Outlets Must Be Able to Recover Costs, Stay Independent
-
Japanese Public, Private Sectors to Partner on ¥3 Tril. Project to Develop Domestic AI, SoftBank to Be Key Firm Involved
-
Japan’s Defense Ministry to Extend Reemployment Support for SDF Personnel to Age 65; Move Comes Amid Ongoing Labor Shortage
JN TOP STORIES
-
JR East Suffers Power Outage; Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku Lines’ Services Suspended; Tokaido Line Resumed (Update 1)
-
Japan, Italy to Boost LNG Cooperation; Aimed at Diversifying Japan’s LNG Sources
-
Radiation Detected from International Mail Package from Vietnam
-
Taiwan-Based Eva Air to Launch Direct Connection to Washington in July
-
Japan, Philippines Agree on Logistics Pact to Boost Security Ties Amid China’s Increasing Maritime Presence
-
Tokyo to Offer Subsidies to Garbage Disposal Facility Operators in an Effort to Prevent Battery-Related Fires
-
CDPJ, Komeito Agree to Form New Party in Preparation for Lower House Election (UPDATE 1)