‘Brother parties’ estranged as their political fortunes diverge
September 17, 2025
City in Aichi passes measure limiting ‘leisure’ smartphone use
September 17, 2025
Koizumi lands key conservative for campaign in LDP election
September 17, 2025
Following U.S. request, Japan won’t recognize Palestinian state
September 17, 2025
Japan’s Koizumi, Hayashi run for leadership of ruling party
September 16, 2025
INTERVIEW/ Ely Ratner: Trump’s policies could harm ties with allies while pleasing China
September 16, 2025
U.S. Typhon missile system’s presence in Japan sharpens Asia arms race
September 16, 2025
5-person race shaping up to replace Ishiba as head of the LDP
September 13, 2025
Ishiba agonized over stepping down or calling snap election
September 11, 2025
China’s foreign ministry complains to Japan over former Taiwan president’s trip
September 10, 2025
Japan condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, urges return to ceasefire talks
September 10, 2025
Japan says lower U.S. tariffs will take effect by Sept. 16
September 10, 2025
LDP schedules full-scale election for Oct. 4 to replace Ishiba
September 9, 2025
Sanseito denies intent to control the press by screening media
September 9, 2025
Ishiba leaves a pile of projects that may never be completed
September 9, 2025
In race to replace Ishiba, Koizumi, Takaichi will likely lead pack
September 8, 2025
Japan PM Ishiba resigns after series of bruising election losses
September 7, 2025
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns
September 7, 2025
LDP leadership issue coming to a head, perhaps as early as Sept. 8
September 6, 2025
Australia’s defense minister visits frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties
September 6, 2025
Ishiba invites Trump to Japan to build ‘golden age’ in relations
September 5, 2025
U.S. calls Japan’s defense spending ‘manifestly inadequate’
September 5, 2025
Aso pushes early LDP leadership election after ‘crushing defeat’
September 4, 2025
4 of Ishiba’s right-hand men announce intent to resign
September 2, 2025
Japan to deploy long-range missiles as part of China strategy
August 30, 2025
India's Modi agrees with Japan's Ishiba to boost economic ties and cooperation
August 30, 2025
Survey: Sanseito Upper House members all back defense buildup
August 29, 2025
LDP committee says entire party to blame for Diet election loss
August 29, 2025
Ishimaru to quit as party leader, eyes new run for Tokyo governor
August 27, 2025
How an MSDF destroyer ended up in Chinese waters last July
August 25, 2025