Japan’s unexpected choice of prime minister
In electing a new prime minister, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party could have opted for generational change in the form of 43-year-old Shinjiro Koizumi. It could have chosen a return to the nationalistic conservatism of former leader Shinzo Abe — and with it a first female prime minister — in the shape of Sanae Takaichi.
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister.
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba, right, with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and other candidates, celebrates after Ishiba was elected as new head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party during its leadership election Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae, Pool)
Who Will Become Japan's New Prime Minister?
Japan could witness its first female prime minister as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party prepares for a crucial leadership vote.
What Japan’s Next Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Means for the World
Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, a plain-spoken populist, won leadership of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a runoff vote on Friday.
Japan's Ishiba to name ex-Defence Minister Iwaya foreign minister, Asahi says
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as foreign minister when he forms his government this week, the Asahi newspaper reported on Sunday.
Japan’s ruling party elects Shigeru Ishiba as new prime minister
Ishiba, who wants an “Asian NATO” to counter security threats from China and North Korea, is the Liberal Democratic Party’s new leader, replacing Fumio Kishida.
Japan's ruling LDP selects Shigeru Ishiba as party leader and prime minister
Former Japanese Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba was elected by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party Friday as its leader and, de facto, the next prime minister.
Japan's Ishiba to name ex-Defence Minister Iwaya foreign minister, sources say
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, will likely name former Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya as foreign minister ...
Japan Stocks Set to Fall on Rate Hike Fears After Ishiba’s Win
Japanese stocks will likely tumble on Monday after Shigeru Ishiba’s surprise victory in the ruling party’s leadership race ...
In Japan, He Adds Color to the Tatami Tradition
Most tatami mats are a natural golden color, but those made by Mitsuru Yokoyama may be jade green, pink or even black.
Japan is encouraging Americans to visit with free domestic flights. Here's how to book.
Japan Airlines announced free domestic flights for tourists booking round-trip international flights from the US and other ...
Draper retires from Japan Open quarter-final
British number one Jack Draper is out of the Japan Open after retiring because of injury in the quarter-finals. The ...
Japan Finance Minister Post Likely to Go to Katsunobu Kato, Kyodo Says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ex-chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato is likely to be tapped as finance minister when incoming ...
Visitors at zoo in Japan bid farewell to beloved giant pandas before their return to China
There were emotional scenes at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo, where visitors flocked for the last public viewing of giant pandas Ri Ri and ...
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba calls for loose monetary policy
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Sunday the country's monetary policy must remain accommodative as a ...