Caught in the middle? Komeito and the China-Japan relationship
While many in the LDP have welcomed international pressure on China, the deteriorating bilateral relationship creates problems for the party's coalition partner Komeito.
Suga's top-down management style under scrutiny after series of rapid policy shifts
The prime minister's approach could backfire and is already undermining the government's traditional chain of command.
Abe cites four senior lawmakers as possible candidates to succeed Suga
However, the former prime minister reiterated his support for Suga's re-election as LDP president in a poll to be held by the end of September.
As Europe's interest in the Indo-Pacific grows, is Japan ready to lead the way?
As countries such as France and Britain dispatch ships to the region, the onus is now on Tokyo to show leadership by setting out a long-term, detailed roadmap for cooperation.
Abe rallies conservative base amid speculation over comeback
More than eight months after health issues forced him to resign as PM, Abe is moving to re-establish his power base among younger Liberal Democratic Party conservatives.
Japanese government acknowledges existence of papers on document-tampering
Once revealed, the documents may shed light on how and why the government ordered the doctoring of documents related to a discount land sale to a school operator.
Bill to amend law on vote to revise Japan's Constitution likely to pass Diet
The pro-revision ruling Liberal Democratic Party agreed Thursday to a request from the opposition to adjust the draft law, clearing its path.
Abe urges LDP members to use 'common sense' and support Suga in party poll
Suga's term concludes at the end of September, making it necessary for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to hold an election to pick its next leader.
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.
The prime minister does not plan to visit the shrine during a two-day spring festival through Thursday.
IOC chief Bach and ex-PM Abe tweet congratulations to Rikako Ikee
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday sent congratulatory tweets to swimmer Rikako Ikee after the leukemia survivor qualified for this summer's Tokyo Olympics. After fans flooded social media to celebrate Ikee's achievement of making herself eligible for ...
