Kishida may retain key figures in September reshuffle of Cabinet and LDP executive
The party's strong showing in the House of Councilors election offers the prime minister a three-year period of stability in which no national elections need to be held.
LDP heavyweight Taro Aso likens invasion of Ukraine to bullying of weak
"What kind of child was being bullied during your childhood? The weak were bullied. The strong weren't bullied. The same goes for countries," said Aso, a former prime minister.
LDP bigwigs increasing dinner meetings ahead of Upper House election
Dinner meetings have also been held with LDP members outside of mainstream factions, with some speculating that such moves are preparations for a power struggle after the election.
Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.
Closer ties between Rengo and the ruling LDP would deeply concern opposition leaders, who rely on the union's 7 million members for electoral support.
Average value of Japan lawmakers' assets grows to ¥29 million
Among Lower House members, former Prime Minister Taro Aso, who serves as vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, topped the ranking with ¥614.17 million in assets.
LDP power broker Taro Aso's fortunes begin to fade
Aso has a difficult choice: He can play the role of elder statesman and let the LDP milk the last ounce of politicking out of him, or serve in the vice presidential position for life.
LDP faction led by former PM Taro Aso falls to third-largest
Four lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party faction led by party Vice President Taro Aso quit the group, taking its total number to 49 members.
Eyeing stable government, Kishida secures cooperation from top LDP faction bosses
The prime minister met with Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso and Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of December's extraordinary parliamentary session.
The state of play for the LDP's factions after October's Lower House election
The big winner appeared to be the party’s largest faction, now headed by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while the one led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also strengthened its presence.
Aso had said global warming is "not all bad," as it has made rice grown in Hokkaido more delicious.
Japanese rice 'tastier' due to global warming, gaffe-prone former PM Taro Aso says
People often associate a warming climate with negative developments, but there is "something good," the 81-year-old politician said.
Shunichi Suzuki takes Japan finance reins as election and stimulus loom
The 68-year-old Suzuki was appointed to the job after helping to install the country’s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, who took the job earlier Monday.
