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Speculation grows that Komeito leader will stay for further term

National / Politics Aug 1, 2022

Speculation grows that Komeito leader will stay for further term

Calls are apparently strengthening for Natsuo Yamaguchi to remain in his post as the party gears up for unified local elections next spring.

LDP-Komeito ties strained ahead of Upper House election

National / Politics Jul 7, 2022

LDP-Komeito ties strained ahead of Upper House election

The two parties, which make up the ruling coalition, have had disagreements over backing the other's candidates in the election, as well as over government policies.

Komeito asks Kishida to hold G7 summit in Hiroshima

National May 18, 2022

Komeito asks Kishida to hold G7 summit in Hiroshima

Yamaguchi also asked Kishida to hold a meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in Nagasaki next year, when Japan will hold the G7's rotating presidency.

As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing

Business | FOCUS Apr 6, 2022

As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing

by Kazuaki Nagata

With an Upper House election approaching in July, economists have pointed out that the move appears to be politically motivated.

LDP's junior partner Komeito to propose economic relief package

National / Politics Mar 25, 2022

LDP's junior partner Komeito to propose economic relief package

by Leika Kihara and Kaori Kaneko

Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi also urged the Bank of Japan to maintain its massive stimulus program "for a bit longer" to ensure a solid recovery in the economy.

Komeito chief calls for Japan to create Asian security framework

National / Politics Jan 2, 2022

Komeito chief calls for Japan to create Asian security framework

by Jesse Johnson

Natsuo Yamaguchi proposed that Japan take the lead in establishing an Asian architecture that would include China and the U.S. in a bid to stem soaring regional tensions.

Japanese coalition partner raises doubt about higher defense spending

National Oct 15, 2021

Japanese coalition partner raises doubt about higher defense spending

Komeito is more moderate on security than the LDP but a disagreement on the increase in defense spending is unlikely to derail the partners' goal.

Caught in the middle? Komeito and the China-Japan relationship

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jun 17, 2021

Caught in the middle? Komeito and the China-Japan relationship

by Eric Johnston

While many in the LDP have welcomed international pressure on China, the deteriorating bilateral relationship creates problems for the party's coalition partner Komeito.

Diet in review: Suga defensive on virus response but steadfast on Olympics

National / Politics Jan 22, 2021

Diet in review: Suga defensive on virus response but steadfast on Olympics

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Japan's prime minister took heat from one opposition lawmaker after another during three days of question-and-answer sessions.

Generational change and policy differences test LDP-Komeito political bonds

National / Politics | EXPLAINER Dec 24, 2020

Generational change and policy differences test LDP-Komeito political bonds

by Eric Johnston

The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito recently marked 21 years of alliance, having ruled Japan as a coalition for 18 of those years. But are they growing apart?

Suga under fire for year-end dinners as coronavirus cases mount

National Dec 16, 2020

Suga under fire for year-end dinners as coronavirus cases mount

by Ju-min Park

Suga's outings came after the government abruptly halted a government travel subsidy program he had long defended.

Japan voters want virus tamed, not a snap poll, says Komeito chief

National / Politics Oct 1, 2020

Japan voters want virus tamed, not a snap poll, says Komeito chief

by Isabel Reynolds, Takashi Hirokawa and Emi Nobuhiro

Komeito, backed by a lay Buddhist group and led by Natsuo Yamaguchi, provides vital local support for the ruling LDP in elections.

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