LDP lets former DPJ environment minister Goshi Hosono join party
Independent Lower House lawmaker Goshi Hosono — who had long hoped to join the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — was accepted for membership in the LDP on Friday.
Tensions within Japan's LDP rise over backing of ex-DPJ heavyweight Goshi Hosono in Shizuoka poll
The two factions at the heart of the battle have a long history of conflict.
Lawmaker Hosono late in reporting ¥50 million loan during election
Former Environment Minister Goshi Hosono borrowed ¥50 million ($455,000) from a securities firm during the general election last October without initially reporting the funds, sources said.
DP defector and ally of Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike to form new party
A defector from the Democratic Party and an ally of popular Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike reach a broad agreement to launch a new party by Sept. 28.
DP seeks to halt hemorrhaging of its lawmakers following prominent member's resignation
A conservative lawmaker tendered his resignation from the main opposition Democratic Party on Wednesday, setting off what is likely to become a wave of similar moves by others to bolt a party mired in the throes of an existential crisis. The departure of two-term lawmaker ...
Hosono signals intent to reach agreement with Koike ally, possibly launch new party by year-end
Former Environment Minister Goshi Hosono on Thursday said he'd like to launch a new party with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's ally Masaru Wakasa by year-end. Hosono, who left the main opposition Democratic Party earlier this month, also said he aims to reach an agreement on ...
Former Environment Minister Goshi Hosono said Friday he will leave the struggling Democratic Party to form a new group, the latest setback for the main opposition party since the abrupt resignation of its leader last week. "I will leave the party and rise with resolve ...
DPJ on the rocks amid calls for merger with Ishin no To
Japan's largest opposition party appears to be in danger of falling apart as some core members demand it merge with Ishin no To (Japan Innovation Party).
Opposition contests chaotic Upper House vote, assails LDP for amending record of events
Was the vote valid? The chairman's voice was lost amid yelling by opposition lawmakers as he declared the passage of controversial security bills through the Upper House in a special committee session last month. And the shouting is still ongoing, as the opposition camp accuses the ...
The Democratic Party of Japan's new president on Tuesday named Goshi Hosono as party policy chief and appointed Akira Nagatsuma and Renho as deputy presidents. Katsuya Okada's appointment of prominent party figures presents an image of unity as the DPJ tries to regain public trust. Hosono, ...
DPJ presidential candidates vow to increase female ranks in Diet
The Democratic Party of Japan's three presidential candidates vow to add more female lawmakers to make the opposition leader strong enough to challenge the Liberal Democratic Party.
