Politics & Government
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Takaichi Leverages Motives of Defunct, Extant Factions to Gain Votes to Win LDP Presidency, Runoff Strategy Pays Off
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi leveraged hidden motives of now-defunct and stil...
October 6, 2025
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