National / Politics Jul 7, 2021
LDP irked as head of coalition partner Komeito comments on leadership race
"It's another party's business," a senior party official said. "It's none of their business."
National Jun 30, 2021
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike discharged from hospital after bout with exhaustion
Koike will work remotely for the time being following doctors' advice, she said in a statement.
National / Politics | FOCUS Jun 25, 2021
Gov. Koike's stance may boost LDP in Tokyo assembly election
by Takaki Tominaga
Analysts are suggesting Koike may be tempted to get closer to the LDP and Komeito as speculation swirls about her possible return to national politics
National Oct 20, 2020
Tokyo ward assemblyman apologizes for remarks opposing LGBT rights
Masateru Shiraishi of the ruling LDP said last month that his north Tokyo municipality would "cease to exist" if the rights of sexual minorities were protected by law.
National Oct 6, 2020
Tokyo politician under fire after blaming LGBT community for falling birth rate
Masateru Shiraishi claimed last month that his ward in the capital would "cease to exist" if the rights of sexual minorities are protected by law.
National / Politics Jun 12, 2020
Koike’s first term as Tokyo governor: Eventful, but little to show for it
by Ryusei Takahashi
Each challenge has revealed a new facet of her political persona, and they will also serve as benchmarks against which voters examine her record.
National / Politics Nov 15, 2017
Koike's latest dramatic exit expected to damage her reputation and Kibo no To further
by Reiji Yoshida
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike’s sudden announcement Tuesday that she is resigning as Kibo no To’s president shocked party members and drew strong criticism from the public.
National / Politics Oct 4, 2017
Two Tomin First members quit over Yuriko Koike's leadership style
by Reiji Yoshida
Two founding members of Tomin First no Kai (Tokyoites First), a regional party effectively led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, plan to abandon the party on Thursday citing frustrations over the closed nature of top management, sources said. Shun Otokita and Reiko Ueda, both members ...
National / Politics Jul 2, 2017
Koike's camp clobbers Abe's LDP in historic Tokyo assembly election
by Tomohiro Osaki
Gov. Yuriko Koike's upstart Tomin First party scored a sweeping victory Sunday in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, dethroning the Liberal Democratic Party and damaging Shinzo Abe's prospects for winning another term as prime minister. With 49 seats, Koike's Tomin First no Kai (Tokyoites First) ...