National Dec 3, 2021
Kenta Izumi, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's new head, says it is "fate" that the three party heads were all born on July 29, albeit in different years.
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Dec 1, 2021
New CDP leader brings youth and a fresh face but still faces old problems in rebuilding party
by Eric Johnston
Kenta Izumi’s relative youth, while providing a fresh look for the CDP, could make dealing with more experienced politicians in the ruling and opposition parties more difficult.
National / Politics Nov 30, 2021
Japan's main opposition party seeks to rebuild under new leader Kenta Izumi
by Eric Johnston
In the wake of October's electoral defeat and the resignation of its former leader, the CDP must now craft new strategies — and question old alliances.
National / Politics Nov 27, 2021
CDP leadership candidates seek to increase number of women in politics
In debates ahead of the CDP leadership election Tuesday, the four candidates said they will vigorously support female members in the Upper House election.
National / Politics Nov 23, 2021
All CDP leadership candidates seek a halt to U.S. base relocation in Okinawa
The relocation plan, based on a Japan-U.S. agreement, calls for closing the Futenma base located in a congested area of Ginowan and transferring its heliport functions to Nago.
National / Politics Nov 22, 2021
CDP leadership hopefuls vow to stick to guns on unifying opposition candidates for Upper House poll
With the election seen to be a close contest, the four candidates are aiming to attract as many votes as possible.
National / Politics Nov 21, 2021
CDP leadership candidate Kenta Izumi expresses readiness for Constitution talks
"The CDP is a political party that puts weight on debating the Constitution, and I'm ready to fully discuss the country's supreme law," he said.
National / Politics Nov 19, 2021
Four vie to lead Japan's CDP after election disappointment
by Eric Johnston
Whether or not to cooperate with the Japanese Communist Party will be a top issue for the next leader of the nation's top opposition party.
National / Politics Nov 17, 2021
Opposition policy chief Kenta Izumi will run in CDP leadership race
Seiji Osaka, a former special adviser to the prime minister, and Chinami Nishimura, a former senior vice minister of health, labor and welfare, are also expected to run for the post.
National / Politics Nov 16, 2021
Japanese parties announce lawmakers' October allowances will be donated
Political parties have rushed to announce that they will donate the October allowance that was paid in full to Lower House lawmakers, some of whom were only in office for one day.
