Politics
Work Commences on Henoko Base Relocation Project in Oura Bay
August 20, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's Defense Ministry has begun its first full-scale U.S. base relocation work in the city of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture. The work is taking place on…...Read more
Hayashi, Kono, and Ishiba Enter LDP Presidency Race with Over 10 Lawmakers
August 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsMultiple sources within the ruling party have revealed that Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, Digital Minister Taro Kono, and former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General…...Read more
Japan and India to enhance space and cyber security collaboration; revision of joint declaration planned at 2+2 meeting
August 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan and India are set to strengthen their collaboration in space and cyber security, as well as increase joint drills to enhance their security ties.…...Read more
Kishida’s September U.S. Visit: Anticipating Post-PM Role
August 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit the United States in late September to attend the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly in…...Read more
Kobayashi and Kono Progress in LDP Presidential Election
August 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsTakayuki Kobayashi, the former economic security minister, is considering a bid for the presidency of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). An announcement regarding his decision…...Read more
LDP Presidential Vote Likely on Sept. 20 or 27, Campaign Period May Extend
August 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is preparing for its upcoming presidential election, which is expected to take place on either September 20 or September 27.…...Read more
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa’s Middle East Visit: Potential Disruptions by Iran
August 16, 2024 | 0 CommentsForeign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is planning a visit to Qatar and Bahrain later this month, as reported recently. The specific dates for the visit, which…...Read more
Foreign Minister Kamikawa Contemplates LDP Presidency; Ex-Economic Security Minister Kobayashi Receives Backing
August 16, 2024 | 0 CommentsForeign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has expressed the possibility of running in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election in September. This comes after Prime…...Read more
Candidates vie for Japan Prime Minister position
August 16, 2024 | 0 CommentsLawmakers in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are gathering support from 20 Diet members to run for the party's presidency and potentially replace Prime Minister…...Read more
Japan’s LDP Race Emphasizes ‘Change’ as Young Politicians Take the Lead
August 15, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Fumio Kishida has made an announcement stating that he will not be participating in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) presidential election, scheduled…...Read more