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Two LDP factions face uncertain future after losing race to Suga

National / Politics Oct 28, 2020

Two LDP factions face uncertain future after losing race to Suga

by Eric Johnston

The status of Shigeru Ishiba's group is up in the air, while Fumio Kishida is exploring mergers with other factions to bolster his chances of becoming prime minister.

LDP's Fumio Kishida seeks to merge his group with two other factions

National / Politics Oct 6, 2020

LDP's Fumio Kishida seeks to merge his group with two other factions

Citing Kochikai's history of repeated splits, Kishida said: "Kochikai alone cannot change society. We need to create a larger political force."

Japan's next leader: How Yoshihide Suga beat the odds to succeed Shinzo Abe

National / Politics Sep 14, 2020

Japan's next leader: How Yoshihide Suga beat the odds to succeed Shinzo Abe

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The current chief Cabinet secretary won by a landslide in the party poll, all but guaranteeing his spot at the top.

Suga poised to win LDP leadership poll after securing far over half of votes to be cast

National / Politics Sep 13, 2020

Suga poised to win LDP leadership poll after securing far over half of votes to be cast

Chief Cabinet Secretary enjoys a commanding lead over his two rivals, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and LDP Policy Research Council Chairman Fumio Kishida.

Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open triumph and anti-racism stand hailed in Japan

Tennis Sep 13, 2020

Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open triumph and anti-racism stand hailed in Japan

Kei Nishikori, the country's top men's player, and LDP leadership candidate Fumio Kishida praised Osaka for her third Grand Slam title.

LDP candidates make their pitch in final debate before party chooses Abe's successor

Politics Sep 12, 2020

LDP candidates make their pitch in final debate before party chooses Abe's successor

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Yoshihide Suga, Shigeru Ishiba and Fumio Kishida entered the home stretch Saturday, touting their policies during the final debate of the brief campaign.

Vast majority of LDP lawmakers back Suga in post-Abe leadership race

National / Politics Sep 10, 2020

Vast majority of LDP lawmakers back Suga in post-Abe leadership race

Suga, who has already secured the overwhelming support of LDP lawmakers ahead of its presidential election next week, had the backing of 50.2 percent of those surveyed.

What to watch for in the LDP leadership race

Commentary / Japan Sep 9, 2020

What to watch for in the LDP leadership race

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

With Yoshihide Suga’s assured victory, we now have a clearer outlook of Japan’s political landscape for the next twelve months.

All three LDP leadership candidates back revising Constitution

National / Politics Sep 9, 2020

All three LDP leadership candidates back revising Constitution

All three candidates in the race to pick the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party who will subsequently be elected the country's new prime minister have voiced support for revising Japan's pacifist Constitution. Meanwhile, the three prime minister hopefuls differed on whether to ...

Japan's foreign policy: What's next after Shinzo Abe's exit?

Commentary / Japan Sep 8, 2020

Japan's foreign policy: What's next after Shinzo Abe's exit?

by Kuni Miyake

Everybody seemed to know the result even before the game began. Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party formally began its extraordinary presidential election on Tuesday to choose a successor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. According to projections by the Japanese media, incumbent Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga ...

Suga, Kishida and Ishiba hold first public faceoff as LDP race officially begins

National / Politics Sep 8, 2020

Suga, Kishida and Ishiba hold first public faceoff as LDP race officially begins

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The leadership election will be held next Monday, with the new prime minister expected to be named at an extraordinary Diet session set to be convened on Sept. 16.

The 'Iron Wall,' the 'prince' and the 'military geek': A look at the trio vying to lead Japan

National / Politics Sep 7, 2020

The 'Iron Wall,' the 'prince' and the 'military geek': A look at the trio vying to lead Japan

by Tomohiro Osaki

Shigeru Ishiba, Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida are aiming to become party president — and by default, the nation’s next prime minister — in the Sept. 14 election.

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