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Government slow to start imperial succession talks

National Dec 30, 2020

Government slow to start imperial succession talks

The government is looking to set up a panel of experts to discuss the issue in 2021.

Oshima ties Kono's record as longest-serving Lower House speaker

National / Politics Dec 11, 2020

Oshima ties Kono's record as longest-serving Lower House speaker

The 74-year-old took up the post in April 2015 and was reappointed after the 2017 Lower House election.

Support for Suga slides as latest virus wave worsens

National Nov 30, 2020

Support for Suga slides as latest virus wave worsens

by Isabel Reynolds

Public approval could play into when he’ll call the next election, which must be held in less than a year.

Japan's Diet debates proposed law on referendums to change Constitution

National Nov 27, 2020

Japan's Diet debates proposed law on referendums to change Constitution

The bill was submitted mainly by the ruling bloc and Nippon Ishin in June 2018, but has been carried over since due to concern among opposition lawmakers.

Komeito deputy chief to run for Kawai's Hiroshima seat, riling LDP

National / Politics Nov 20, 2020

Komeito deputy chief to run for Kawai's Hiroshima seat, riling LDP

Tetsuo Saito, now in his ninth term as a Lower House member, says he wants to secure the seat for the ruling coalition.

One month into his tenure, Suga eager to achieve results

National / Politics | FOCUS Oct 17, 2020

One month into his tenure, Suga eager to achieve results

The new administration appears to be hurrying to develop a list of achievements with the next general election looming in less than a year.

Karen Makishima becomes first woman to lead LDP's youth unit

National / Politics Sep 30, 2020

Karen Makishima becomes first woman to lead LDP's youth unit

Past prime ministers such as Noboru Takeshita, Taro Aso and Shinzo Abe previously held the Youth Division top post.

LDP exec eyes snap election as soon as Abe's successor picked

National / Politics Sep 6, 2020

LDP exec eyes snap election as soon as Abe's successor picked

The Lower House may be dissolved for a general election as soon as a replacement for incumbent Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is picked later this month, a leading Liberal Democratic Party figure said Sunday. "It is possible it will be timed to seek voter response ...

Kozo Watanabe, former Japanese Lower House vice speaker, dies at 88

National / Politics Aug 24, 2020

Kozo Watanabe, former Japanese Lower House vice speaker, dies at 88

Kozo Watanabe, former vice speaker of the House of Representatives, has died at the age of 88, people close to him said Monday. Watanabe, who was elected 14 times to the Lower House, had retired from politics after deciding not to run in the 2012 ...

Japan election in October 'difficult,' says LDP strategy chief

National / Politics Aug 11, 2020

Japan election in October 'difficult,' says LDP strategy chief

“It is difficult to dissolve the chamber unless anxieties among the public (about the pandemic) start to dissipate," said Hakubun Shimomura.

Autumn snap election speculation recedes amid Japan's coronavirus resurgence

National / Politics Aug 2, 2020

Autumn snap election speculation recedes amid Japan's coronavirus resurgence

by Eric Johnston

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.

LDP heavyweight Shigeru Ishiba against dissolving Lower House early

National / Politics Jul 2, 2020

LDP heavyweight Shigeru Ishiba against dissolving Lower House early

Speculation about a possible general election this coming fall has been rife among political circles.

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