National Nov 28, 2021
Kishida remains in LDP faction despite custom of prime ministers stepping down
Prime Minister Kishida, whose faction is the fifth largest with 42 members, attended the group's meetings on Nov. 11 and Thursday
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Oct 18, 2021
It’s hard to get your voice heard in a Japanese election
by William Lang
Ten years ago, a British resident grabbed the mic from a Japanese politician. What would you say if you had that moment in the spotlight?
National Apr 15, 2021
Japan lost track of key North Korean liaison officer several years ago
The liaison, known as "Mr. Y" among the Japanese intelligence community, had told his contacts in Tokyo that he had fallen ill.
National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 7, 2021
Ten years after Fukushima nuclear disaster, Japan finding path to renewable energy future
by Eric Johnston
Almost immediately after the triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, the shift toward renewable energy sources began to accelerate.
National May 8, 2020
Diplomacy analyst Yukio Okamoto dies after contracting coronavirus
The country loses a veteran of diplomatic affairs and adviser to several prime ministers with the coronavirus death of former Foreign Ministry official Yukio Okamoto.
Reference | EXPLAINER Apr 30, 2020
LDP secretary-general: The power behind the PM
by Eric Johnston
Those in the position are de facto the most powerful person within the party after its president.
National Jan 3, 2020
The Times picks Shinjiro Koizumi as one of 20 faces to watch for in 2020
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is either a blue blood with a pretty face but no original ideas or the most promising politician of his generation, the paper says.
National Sep 24, 2019
Shinjiro Koizumi faces baptism of fire in Japan as criticisms of style over substance pile up
by Tomohiro Osaki
In the two weeks since joining the Cabinet, Koizumi has seen his populist rhetoric increasingly turn into a liability, earning him criticism and ridicule on social media.
National / Media | MEDIA MIX Aug 24, 2019
Scrutinizing Shinjiro Koizumi's political prospects in the wake of his marriage announcement
by Philip Brasor
A lot of people seem to be convinced that Shinjiro Koizumi will someday be prime minister of Japan. He's got everything going for him — pedigree, good looks, proper manners. His youth is a plus rather than a minus, probably because he's developed an ...
National / Politics | Heisei Icons Apr 25, 2019
Junichiro Koizumi: Maverick reformer left Japan all shook up
by Reiji Yoshida
Junichiro Koizumi is regarded as the most accomplished politician of the Heisei Era, according to one survey.
National / Politics Apr 16, 2018
Former Prime Minister Koizumi sees embattled Abe quitting in June: magazine
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, plagued by suspected cronyism scandals and cover-ups and with his ratings sliding, will likely step down in June, former leader Junichiro Koizumi was quoted Monday as telling a weekly magazine. A survey by broadcaster Nippon TV released Sunday showed Abe's support ...