National May 3, 2021
Amending Japan's Constitution takes a back seat for the ruling LDP under Suga
At an annual party convention in March, the prime minister did not discuss the matter in detail.
National May 1, 2021
Opposition lawmakers in Japan speaking out against holding Tokyo Games
"We need to be serious about considering options including canceling the events to protect the lives of the people," said Kenta Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.
National / Politics | FOCUS May 1, 2021
Lower House election unlikely until after Tokyo Games as virus surges
Suga now plans to put more of his energy into the fight against COVID-19 as he looks to shore up support for his Cabinet.
National / Politics Apr 30, 2021
As Japan's next general election nears, 848 candidates prepare to run
The election has to take place before Lower House members reach the end of their term, which is Oct. 21.
National / Politics | FOCUS Apr 12, 2021
For Suga and LDP, worries build over Hiroshima poll in election year
by Eric Johnston
A vote-buying scandal that forced the resignation of the previous representative has rocked the local political establishment and sparked voter anger.
National / Crime & Legal Mar 29, 2021
Lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto pleads not guilty over casino graft scandal
Lower House member Tsukasa Akimoto was indicted for receiving bribes worth ¥7.6 million from a Chinese gambling operator hoping to enter Japan's nascent casino market.
National / Politics Mar 21, 2021
Japan PM Suga vows to lead LDP to victory in general election
In the previous general election in 2017, the LDP won 284 of the 465 Lower House seats with its coalition partner Komeito taking 29.
National | FOCUS Mar 21, 2021
No foreign spectators at Tokyo Olympics mirrors Suga's weak standing
by Junko Horiuchi
As Suga scrambles to contain the coronavirus, he has been treading carefully not to invite more criticism over the government's handling of the pandemic ahead of a fall election.
National / Crime & Legal Mar 19, 2021
Ex-justice minister to resign as lawmaker over vote-buying, sources say
Katsuyuki Kawai is accused of handing out a total of about ¥29 million to 100 individuals to reward them for votes secured in the campaign to elect his wife, Anri Kawai.
National / Politics | FOCUS Feb 21, 2021
Suga faces flak over decision not to live in PM's official residence
Prime minister sticks to his guns despite criticism that this could make him slow to respond crises.