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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 28, 2020
Abe to resign over health, ending era of political stability
The race to replace the prime minister is intensifying, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and former LDP Secretary-General Shigeru Ishiba in the frame.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 28, 2020
Abe's resignation catches even Japan's political insiders off guard
Reporters, lawmakers, Cabinet ministers and staff at the Prime Minister's Office all talk to each other on a daily basis, but none of them seemed to know this was coming.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Aug 28, 2020
All Okinawa political movement reaches a crossroads
With two years to go to the next gubernatorial election, the coalition faces a critical moment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 24, 2020
What do we know about Abe's health?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday for the second time in days, fanning further speculation about the state of his health.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 24, 2020
How possible successors stack up if Abe resigns
The prime minister visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2020
For Abe, latest milestone is a moment of trepidation
Shinzo Abe, already Japan's longest-serving prime minister, is set to pass another milestone on Monday, when he surpasses a half-century-old record set by his great-uncle Eisaku Sato for the longest consecutive tenure.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 23, 2020
Abe faces hurdles to ambitions despite latest milestone
With criticism over his coronavirus response and questions about his health, Abe faces questions about what he might still be able to accomplish before his term ends.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 22, 2020
Political documentaries in Japan struggle to inspire
Japanese documentaries analyze entrenched political power with largely unsurprising results.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 20, 2020
Work-style reform needed at the government's center
Shackled by an outdated system, Japan's national bureaucrats are working dangerously long hours.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 20, 2020
Why Japan's opposition parties falter
Coalescing a viable opposition is not as simple as combining parties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 20, 2020
Changing TikTok Japan ownership could address security concerns, ruling party lawmaker says
Norihiro Nakayama said his LDP group was unlikely to seek a ban on TikTok and other apps but would push for measures to ensure protection of user data.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Aug 19, 2020
New political party set to become Japan’s largest opposition force
The new group, likely to count around 150 lawmakers as members, could pose a serious challenge to the ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito.
BUSINESS
Aug 16, 2020
Japan shouldn’t ignore potential TikTok data risks, top LDP official says
Japanese companies should assume that partnerships with Chinese firms could lead to data being leaked, the veteran LDP legislator said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2020
Japanese lawmaker wants sales tax ditched as coronavirus weighs heavily on economy
Hiroshi Ando said the raising of the sales tax rate to 10 percent last October was a mistake because the economy was already in a downturn.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 2, 2020
Autumn snap election speculation recedes amid Japan's coronavirus resurgence
An election win this fall could help Abe pick a successor or extend his term past 2021, but it would also prove highly unpopular in the middle of a pandemic.
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2020
LDP policymakers say Japan should have missile base-striking ability
The team of policymakers came up with the proposal as part of ways to strengthen the country's deterrence against North Korean missile threats.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 29, 2020
China hawks gain ground among Japan's conservatives, long divided on Beijing
In March, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to postpone plans to greet Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a state guest. Months later, the topic is still making waves.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2020
Japan persists with 'Abenomask' giveaway, reigniting social media outcry
The government is pushing ahead with the distribution of its much derided 'Abenomasks' even though commercially made masks are now readily available.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 28, 2020
Cushy coronavirus aid contract puts Japan ad giant Dentsu under spotlight
The ad giant has acquired the task of distributing a $20 billion package to help ailing businesses.
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2020
Osaka governor spearheads national effort to enforce business shutdowns over coronavirus
As COVID-19 numbers surge amid murky data disclosure, Hirofumi Yoshimura is gaining support for legal power to inspect and punish entertainment firms.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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