Why Japan’s New Prime Minister Is Risking Her Historic Leadership With a Snap Election

Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female Prime Minister in October; now she’s gambling it at the polls.

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and ...

Japan opposition parties CDP, Komeito to form new centrist political party

Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito have agreed to form a new political party, their ...

Why a Snap Election Is a Gamble for Japan’s Prime Minister

Japan is preparing for a snap lower-house election that could reshape the country’s political balance at a moment of economic ...

Japan's Takaichi plans to dissolve lower house to set up an early snap election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election to seek the ...

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament and call early election to strengthen coalition

Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, plans a snap election to capitalize on 70% approval ratings and ...
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Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap parliamentary election, ...

36 Hours in Sapporo, Japan

The snowy capital of the island of Hokkaido offers a quieter alternative to Japan’s congested “Golden Route” of Tokyo, Osaka ...

Japan will host summit with S. Korea to bolster ties as relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure ...

Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in US for $7.5 billion

In a filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mitsubishi said that the investment will strengthen the earnings base of the ...