Abe says he is closely watching coronavirus situation in Osaka and Okinawa
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that the government is closely watching the spread of coronavirus infections in Osaka and Okinawa prefectures, respectively. "We're staying on alert while closely watching the situations in Osaka and Okinawa, as well as in Tokyo," Abe said at a ...
Doubts grow in LDP over Fumio Kishida's ability to succeed Abe
Earlier this year, Kishida's COVID-19 relief plan was scrapped in favor of an idea pushed by Komeito, illustrating his lack of influence.
Potential Abe successors competing with post-coronavirus visions
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party launched a series of study groups last week to map out visions for Japan once the coronavirus epidemic subsides. The creation of the groups is viewed by some in the party as being linked to the race to succeed Prime ...
Even as virus eases, the worst may be yet to come for Abe
Japan’s coronavirus emergency was coming to an end, but Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s political troubles may be just beginning.
Coronavirus and LDP politics loom large over Shizuoka by-election
A Lower House by-election in Shizuoka Prefecture, the race for which officially kicked off Tuesday, is gaining attention nationwide, and not only for its possible national political impact. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the April 26 election has forced candidates and their supporters to adjust ...
The Kawai scandal and the race to succeed Shinzo Abe
Hiroshima-based Liberal Democratic Party Diet member Anri Kawai admitted in January to receiving ¥150 million from LDP headquarters prior to the July 2019 Upper House election. Kawai, a novice in national politics, is also the wife of disgraced former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai, who ...
Coronavirus outbreak to hurt Japan's economy, LDP's Fumio Kishida says
The deadly coronavirus outbreak will affect Japan's economy by hurting tourism to the nation, said Fumio Kishida, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's policy chief. "There will definitely be an impact on the economy," Kishida told NHK on Sunday. The outbreak "has already been prompting cancellations ...
Abe shows his command over LDP in reshuffle
Abe demonstrated that he is clearly in the driver's seat, posturing his allies for advancement in the LDP ranks, keeping bandwagoners contained and edging out rivals altogether.
Abe shakes up LDP leadership, but retains key party heavyweights
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday appointed Olympics minister Shunichi Suzuki as chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's General Council in a shake-up of the party leadership. Abe also picked former education minister Hakubun Shimomura as head of the LDP's Election Strategy Committee, while retaining ...
Abe eyes carrying out large-scale Cabinet reshuffle in mid-September
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is looking at a large-scale reshuffle of his Cabinet and the Liberal Democratic Party leadership team, probably in mid-September, to be better prepared to tackle key policy challenges including constitutional amendments, it was learned Saturday. The previous reshuffle, last October, featured ...
Kishida said he made the decision because he believes it is better for Abe to handle a number of ongoing issues facing Japan.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will announce his candidacy for the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential race next month, sources familiar with the matter said Saturday. Seeking to become Japan's longest-serving leader, Abe was initially expected to announce his plan for the September election on July 22, ...
