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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 29, 2023
As snap election rumors grow in Japan, here's how one could play out
Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament's session in the fall.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 3, 2023
Why Japan couldn’t send its foreign minister to a key G20 meeting
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi’s absence from a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting has become a matter of controversy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022
Ex-Japan PM Aso and South Korea's Yoon pledge to work toward improved bilateral ties
Ruling party heavyweight Taro Aso held talks with South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul amid a festering row over wartime labor compensation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2022
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso to visit South Korea over wartime labor issue
In a rare move for an LDP heavyweight, Aso is arranging talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in a bid to solve the key bilateral issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2022
Kishida may retain key figures in September reshuffle of Cabinet and LDP executive
The party's strong showing in the House of Councilors election offers the prime minister a three-year period of stability in which no national elections need to be held.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2022
LDP heavyweight Taro Aso likens invasion of Ukraine to bullying of weak
'What kind of child was being bullied during your childhood? The weak were bullied. The strong weren't bullied. The same goes for countries,' said Aso, a former prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 12, 2022
Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.
Closer ties between Rengo and the ruling LDP would deeply concern opposition leaders, who rely on the union's 7 million members for electoral support.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 11, 2022
Average value of Japan lawmakers' assets grows to ¥29 million
Among Lower House members, former Prime Minister Taro Aso, who serves as vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, topped the ranking with u00a5614.17 million in assets.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 3, 2022
LDP power broker Taro Aso's fortunes begin to fade
Aso has a difficult choice: He can play the role of elder statesman and let the LDP milk the last ounce of politicking out of him, or serve in the vice presidential position for life.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Nov 17, 2021
The state of play for the LDP's factions after October's Lower House election
The big winner appeared to be the party's largest faction, now headed by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while the one led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also strengthened its presence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 26, 2021
Japanese rice 'tastier' due to global warming, gaffe-prone former PM Taro Aso says
People often associate a warming climate with negative developments, but there is 'something good,' the 81-year-old politician said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2021
Cleanup begins after eruption at Mount Aso in Japan
The eruption from Mount Aso's No. 1 Nakadake crater sent a column of ash about 3,500 meters into the air.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 5, 2021
Shunichi Suzuki takes Japan finance reins as election and stimulus loom
The 68-year-old Suzuki was appointed to the job after helping to install the country's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, who took the job earlier Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 4, 2021
Challenges await as Kishida takes reins as Japan's prime minister
Fumio Kishida is taking over as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. But his first job will be securing his mandate.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 4, 2021
What Kishida's Cabinet picks tell us
It is important to look at not only who gets tapped, but which LDP factions they represent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 1, 2021
Abe's influence weighs heavily on Kishida's LDP executive picks
Newly installed LDP chief Fumio Kishida officially unveiled the ruling party's new executive lineup Friday, elevating a close ally of the former prime minister to the No. 2 role.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 16, 2021
No clear front-runner and factions divided on eve of LDP leadership campaign
The race is turning out to be more than simply an election to choose the country's next leader — it's become a contest that could shift power dynamics within the ruling party.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 15, 2021
Japan's next generation of lawmakers cheer ‘chaotic’ prime minister fight
Young LDP lawmakers are hoping that a vigorous debate before the party picks a leader on Sept. 29 will bring in fresh blood and new policies — and hold off any resurgence by the opposition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 12, 2021
In Japan politics, social media savvy Taro Kono is a rarity. His party isn't fully on board.
Kono's unorthodox communication style is a double-edged sword and has made him a polarizing figure among some of the Liberal Democratic Party's influential old guard.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 10, 2021
In LDP race, divided factions and empowered junior lawmakers make election a toss-up
Unlike last year, when a majority of the party's prominent factions swiftly banded together to back Yoshihide Suga, most factions are divided over who to support.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.

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