Deep-seated grievance among Japanese voters has put the Liberal Democrats, longstanding custodians of the status quo, on notice.
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Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.
Man Arrested in Japan After Attack on Governing Party Headquarters
An assailant tried to breach security at the office of the new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, the police in Tokyo said.
Japan Says It Doctored Photo of Cabinet Ministers
The episode provided political fodder for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s critics and highlighted the country’s generally high standard of dress.
A Litmus Test in Japan: Should Spouses Be Able to Have Different Surnames?
The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name.
Five Possible Candidates to Lead Japan
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is searching for a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. But is it willing to change to appease a dissatisfied public?
Here’s Who Might Replace Japan’s Former PM Yoshihide Suga
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga leaves his party facing its biggest crisis in years, with the coronavirus caseload at record highs and the economy struggling to recover.
Shinzo Abe’s Resignation Prompts Speculation About His Successor
Whoever the Liberal Democratic Party elects as its leader, probably within the next week, will almost certainly become Japan’s next prime minister. It isn’t clear who that will be.