Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics
The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how — or even if — they can continue under a new generation of leadership.
Breaking down Suga's picks for his first Cabinet
With Yoshihide Suga formally appointed as prime minister on Wednesday, all eyes will be watching to see how the newly minted leader will steer Japan.
In shake-up of LDP officials, Suga rewards loyalty while maintaining status quo
Taro Aso, Toshimitsu Motegi and Toshihiro Nikai will remain, as Japan's next leader looks to tap Katsunobu Kato, public face of the novel coronavirus fight, as spokesman.
Meet the ‘shadow shogun’ behind the making of Japan’s next prime minister
Yoshihide Suga’s rise to pole position in the race to succeed Shinzo Abe is largely the making of political operator Toshihiro Nikai.
China expects warm ties to continue under Japan's next PM, sources say
Beijing has voiced a willingness to maintain relatively amicable ties with Tokyo, at a time when its relationship with Washington has grown increasingly acrimonious.
LDP kingmaker Toshihiro Nikai to become longest-serving party secretary-general
Toshihiro Nikai will become the longest-serving secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday, overtaking the record of 1,497 days in office set by his political mentor, former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. Nikai may rewrite the record by a wide margin as he is ...
As Suga surges, LDP factions jostle for possible posts in next administration
Major ruling-party factions backing Suga are already competing for Cabinet and other top posts.
Suga wins backing of leading LDP factions in race to replace Abe
The Nikai and Aso factions have both thrown their weight behind the candidacy of the government's top spokesman.
Abe to resign over health, ending era of political stability
The race to replace the prime minister is intensifying, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and former LDP Secretary-General Shigeru Ishiba in the frame.
Shigeru Ishiba, potential Abe successor, working to build support
The former secretary general, who battled Shinzo Abe one-on-one in the previous leadership race, has resumed trips outside of Tokyo to seek support from regional party chapters.
Will two of the LDP's biggest names forge a post-Abe alliance?
Speculation grows that party heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai may ally with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga in the next LDP election.
China hawks gain ground among Japan's conservatives, long divided on Beijing
In March, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was forced to postpone plans to greet Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a state guest. Months later, the topic is still making waves.
