Citing local needs, Kishida defends use of coupons in financial aid plan
One estimate has shown that administrative costs for the central government would more than triple to ¥96.7 billion if coupons are included in the handouts to young people.
Japan's main opposition party seeks to rebuild under new leader Kenta Izumi
In the wake of October's electoral defeat and the resignation of its former leader, the CDP must now craft new strategies — and question old alliances.
CDP leadership candidates seek to increase number of women in politics
In debates ahead of the CDP leadership election Tuesday, the four candidates said they will vigorously support female members in the Upper House election.
CDP leadership candidate Kenta Izumi expresses readiness for Constitution talks
"The CDP is a political party that puts weight on debating the Constitution, and I'm ready to fully discuss the country's supreme law," he said.
