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Fumio Kishida's LDP wins local elections in Japan, but Ishin emerges as a future challenger
Fumio Kishida's continuation as prime minister and LDP president after the G7 will depend on his political management of factions some of which were bruised in the elections
Japan: In a ‘nation of old people’, the rise of Gen Z politicians
Japan’s politics has been likened to the ‘old boys club’. But a few young politicians are shaking things up. The country got its youngest mayor – 26-year-old Ryosuke Takashima, and 34-year-old Arfiya Eri is the first woman of Uyghur descent to be elected to any parliament in the world
Amid mounting security concerns posed by spy balloons and UAVs, Japan slowly strengthens alliances to counter China
Japan's deepening defence ties with ASEAN and its member states are complementary to its existing security frameworks, which include its alliance with the US and its partnerships with the Quad and AUKUS
Demonstrations, self-immolation and more: The controversies over Japan's state funeral for Shinzo Abe
The funeral has become controversial for two main reasons — questions around Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s overstepping his powers by solely approving the funeral and the issues around the Unification Church and its links to the Liberal Democratic Party
Before Shinzo Abe, the last assassination of a Japanese prime minister took place 90 years ago
Political violence in Japan is rare. There have been three instances when the country’s leader has been killed while in office — Takashi Hara in 1921, Osachi Hamaguchi in 1930 and Tsuyoshi Inukai in 1932
Japan votes for strong government under Kishida and this will shape strategic equation in Indo-Pacific
Fumio Kishida and the LDP aim to double Japan's defence spending to around 2 percent of the GDP to deal with China and North Korea, thereby signalling the course of the direction that they intend to tread upon
India and US breathe a sigh of relief as Fumio Kishida secures control over Japan
With this newfound public legitimacy, the Japanese Prime Minister can begin implementing crucial segments of his foreign policy agenda
Japan prime minister Fumio Kishida's coalition to keep majority, shows NHK exit poll
Kishida, elected prime minister on 4 October after winning the leadership race in his ruling party, dissolved the lower house only 10 days after taking office
Why rise of Fumio Kishida as new Japanese prime minister is good news for India
Fumio Kishida’s victory owes much to LDP’s conservative wing and many of his foreign policy actions will function within the parameters that former prime minister Shinzo Abe laid down during his time in office
Japan PM-designate Fumio Kishida sets sights on wage hikes to fuel growth
Topping Kishida's to-do list is another big dose of government spending to help Japan recover from the COVID-19 shock
Reformist who breaks territorial barriers of bureaucracy: Yoshihide Suga set to be new Japan Prime Minister
Under Abe's first administration in 2006, Suga headed the internal affairs ministry, where he introduced a hometown tax programme, offering tax deductions for those who donate money to local municipalities
Japan's next prime minister Yoshihide Suga emerges from behind the curtain
There are suggestions that Suga might call a snap election soon after he takes over. If successful, he could strengthen his hold on power.
Japan's chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga set to succeed Shinzo Abe as prime minister
The expected victory by Suga guarantees his election in a parliamentary vote on Wednesday because of the majority held by the Liberal Democrats’ ruling coalition
Shinzo Abe becomes Japan's longest serving PM amid economic slump, allegations of cronyism and violating election laws
Shinzo Abe has led his ruling coalition to six national election victories since returning, surviving allegations of cronyism and scandals over falsified data by bureaucrats.
Shinzo Abe seeks fresh term as party head, expected to become Japan's longest-serving premier
Shinzo Abe confirmed he would run in his ruling party's leadership election, putting him on track to become Japan's longest-serving premier
Despite ongoing political scandal, Japan PM Shinzo Abe to press on with controversial constitutional amendment
Shinzo Abe vowed on Sunday to press on with his controversial move to amend Japan's pacifist constitution, undeterred by a political scandal that has dented his popularity.
Embattled Shinzo Abe takes responsibility for loss of trust in his government, denies involvement in land sale scandal
Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, his popularity plunging amid a cronyism scandal, took responsibility on Monday for a loss of trust in his government
References to Japan's PM Shinzo Abe, his wife Akie and FM Taro Aso removed from documents related to suspected scandal
References to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, his wife and Finance Minister Taro Aso were removed from documents related to a suspected cronyism scandal as concerns grew about a possible cover-up
Shinzo Abe begins his fourth term as Japan's prime minister, vows to increase pressure on North Korea
A newly re-elected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday pledged increasing pressure on North Korea to force the nuclear-armed country to the negotiating table,
Japan's Shinzo Abe re-elected prime minister after last month's election landslide
Japan’s Shinzo Abe was re-elected prime minister on Wednesday after his ruling bloc’s big election win last month and days ahead of a visit by US president Donald Trump that is expected to be dominated by concerns over a volatile North Korea.