While prominent voices in Japanese politics may express nationalist views louder and more brazenly than in the past, Japan's voters haven't taken...
As Japan heads to the polls to choose a new government, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and opposition parties have positioned...
The results of the general election could be instrumental for the passage of legislation relevant for Japan’s LGBTQ+ community. The topic has...
On October 31, Japanese voters will elect the 49th House of Representatives after the Diet’s first full four year-term in 45 years....
The ruling LDP government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has put the party under a level of scrutiny not seen since the...
For the first time, the LDP leadership race featured two female candidates seeking to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Their entry...
The new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Japan’s new Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has positioned himself as a moderate...
While Kishida Fumio may celebrate his win as president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, his challenges are only beginning - with...
Japan has selected its next Prime Minister, Kishida Fumio - but the veteran politician faces tough tests in his first months on...
As candidates for leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) officially began their campaigns on September 17, there is still much that...
Beyond the obvious health concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, last year I expressed my concerns that the potential threat to the economic...
Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide has announced that he will not stand for re-election in the LDP’s leadership contest on September 29th –...