Takaya Imai

National / Politics | FOCUS Oct 15, 2021

In calling early election, Kishida values freshness

The prime minister had been advised that a sudden election would be of advantage to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a source said.

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 7, 2020

'Single mind' no more: Abe's onetime right-hand man sees his influence dwindle

by Satoshi Sugiyama

Despite his long history of supporting the prime minister, the chief cabinet secretary is finding himself increasingly marginalized.