From LDP 'prince' to punchline: What happened to Shinjiro Koizumi?
In addition to being regularly lampooned on social media, the environment minister has struggled to maintain his influence amid COVID-19 and as a Cabinet insider.
Japan softens commitment to nuclear power in draft growth strategy
The government has dropped a key phrase that it "will continue to seek to make the most out of nuclear power" after protests from Cabinet ministers Shinjiro Koizumi and Taro Kono.
Japan looks to reduce environmental burdens of its fashion industry
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted each year in processes related to clothes supplied in Japan accounts for 4.5% of global fashion emissions.
Japan to boost greenhouse gas reduction target, environment minister says
"The use of renewable energy sources is the most important key" to reduce emissions, Shinjiro Koizumi said, adding that the country should consider making solar panels mandatory for houses.
Japan joins U.S. in urging China to accelerate climate action
China's "air pollution control could directly affect our people’s health and society," said Japan's Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
Japan misses the bus on decarbonization
Japan has a choice: It can be a passive spectator or an active innovator in the global shift to decarbonized industrial production.
Virus and scandals weighing on Suga government six months after launch
The prime minister has apparently lost steam after starting out strong with a flurry of implementations of key policies such as the lowering of mobile phone fees.
Mixing business and pleasure, Japan's national parks get 'workation' upgrades
Hotels and lodgings in the areas have opened up guest rooms and workstations for those wishing to work while on vacation.
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 marks 75th surrender anniversary in solemn ceremony thinned by pandemic
A minute of silence was observed to remember the estimated 3 million Japanese who perished in World War II, as the emperor and prime minister paid their respects.
Shinjiro Koizumi and other Japan ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi was the first Cabinet member since 2016 to visit the shrine in central Tokyo on the Aug. 15 anniversary.
Japan to tighten export criteria for coal-fired power plants
Energy-scarce Japan is the only nation among the Group of Seven countries pushing coal-fired power plants.
