LDP Election
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi Launches Bid for LDP Leadership, Pledges Tax Cuts, Cash Payments
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, 64, held a press conference at the Diet on Frid...
September 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s LDP Announces Presidential Election Slogan Calling for Party to Change
The Liberal Democratic Party’s slogan for the presidential election, “#Change, LDP — Speak about ...
September 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentEyes on Aso, Kishida Ahead of LDP Leadership Race, as Candidates Court the Possible Kingmakers
Two senior lawmakers are drawing attention ahead of the Liberal Democratic Party leadership race ...
September 19, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentHayashi Officially Announces His Bid for LDP Presidential Race; Takaichi States Her Intention to Seek Presidency
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi officially declared his candidacy for next month’s Libe...
September 18, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentSanae Takaichi Announces Intention to Run for LDP Presidency; Press Conference to Outline Policies Will Be Held Friday
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi announced her intention to run in the upcoming L...
September 18, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Presidential Election Candidates to Give Speeches in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka
The Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election administration committee finalized the sched...
September 18, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentKoizumi Says He Plans to Run in LDP Leadership Race; Takaichi Set to Officially Declare Candidacy
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday he plans to run in the...
September 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Declared His Intention to Run in the Liberal Democratic Party Presidential Election
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi declared his intention on Tuesday t...
September 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentFormer Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi Formally Announced His Intention to Run in the Upcoming Liberal Democratic Party Presidential Election
Former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi formally announced his intention to run in t...
September 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentChief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi Expressed His Intention to Run in the Upcoming Liberal Democratic Party Presidential Election
The Yomiuri ShimbunYoshimasa Hayashi The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] Chief Cabin...
September 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentPoll: Sanae Takaichi Favorite to Be Next LDP President; Shinjiro Koizumi a Close Second in Ruling Party Race
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be the most suitable choice to be...
September 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentTwo-Way LDP Race Shaping Up Between Takaichi, Koizumi; Candidates Seek to Leverage Their Particular Strengths
A aurvey conducted nationwide by The Yomiuri Shimbun found that expectations were highest for for...
September 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentPoll: Sanae Takaichi Favorite to Be Next LDP President; Koizumi Close 2nd
Sanae Takaichi, former minister in charge of economic security, was deemed the most suitable choi...
September 15, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentHayashi to Announce LDP Leadership Race Candidacy on Tuesday
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, 64, will announce on Tuesday his ...
September 15, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentLDP Presidential Hopefuls Play Up Opposition Party Connections
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential hopefuls are increasingly conscious of their c...
September 14, 2025
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Shigeru Ishiba Elected Japan LDP President; Poised to be New Prime Minister
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Ishiba Elected President of Japan’s Ruling Party, Beats Takaichi in LDP Runoff
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Can Party Presidential Race Help LDP Survive General Election?
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Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan LDP President, Poised to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
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Presidential Race for Japan’s LDP Hinges on ‘Change’; Younger Politicians Prepare to Jump In