A recent poll revealed 85% of the public believes political scandals are unresolved, as approval ratings for the Ishiba administration drop 9.5% in one month.
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Voters punished the LDP in the general election. Now comes the challenge for parties to push for political reform, strong security policies, economic recovery.
As Japanese voters head to the polls in the upcoming general election, every candidate should explain how they will address these key constitutional questions.
The LDP's new president, Shigeru Ishiba, announced the general election schedule and LDP executive appointments, including rival candidate Shinjiro Koizumi.
Komeito has seen better days. Perhaps the key to reviving the party's fortunes is to adopt a more forthright stance concerning the defense of the nation.
As PM Kishida says, the groundwork is made for a national referendum on constitutional reform. The LDP must now "advance the debate in one fell swoop."
Opposition-backed Renho came in 3rd behind the young newcomer Shinji Ishimaru in the Tokyo governor election, rocking Japanese politics. What happened?
As it stands, Japan's constitution does not contain any provisions for national defense or the eventuality of an emergency. The Diet cannot put these off.
Japan's security depends on the SDF and government continuity in an emergency. Don't let irresponsible Diet members delay amendments to the Constitution.
After summits affirming defense cooperation with the US and the Philippines, Kishida avoided tackling China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea before the Diet.
Okinawa Prefecture is on the frontline of our nation's defense. It must stop obstructing efforts to defend the lives and property of Okinawa people and Japan.
