The unpopular prime minister is bowing to pressure within his party. But it is unclear whether the party is truly ready to choose a candidate who will meet the public’s concerns.
Tag: Liberal Democratic Party (Japan)
Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates
A ridiculous number of candidates are contending to be governor of Tokyo and its surrounding prefecture. Many are not even trying to win.
Tokyo Governors Race Has 56 Candidates
A ridiculous number of candidates contended to be governor of Tokyo and its surrounding prefecture. Many were not even trying to win.
Welcome to Japan, Where the Bad News Is the Good News
The trend lines may be grim, but the Japanese aren’t sweating them.
Daisaku Ikeda, Who Led Influential Japanese Buddhist Group, Dies at 95
He grew Soka Gakkai International’s following over two decades and helped create a coalition partner for the country’s dominant Liberal Democratic Party.
Rahm Emanuel Pushes Japan on Gay Rights
The U.S. ambassador has enthusiastically embraced his host country. But critics say he has overstepped diplomatic bounds with his advocacy on equality.
The Religious Right’s Hidden Sway as Japan Trails Allies on Gay Rights
As a G7 summit nears in Hiroshima, Japan is under pressure to show greater support for equality. A national Shinto group has spread a more hostile message.
Your Monday Briefing: Protests Grow in Iran
Plus anger builds in Japan over Shinzo Abe’s state funeral and Russia tries to conscript Ukrainians.
Why Japan Is Angry About a State Funeral for Shinzo Abe
The fallout from Shinzo Abe’s death has taken a number of unexpected turns, casting a critical light on both his long-governing party and a fringe religious group.
With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan
By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict.