New PM Shigeru Ishiba gets to decide who gets the top government and party jobs, but a little cunning would have helped avoid decisions sure to...
Ishiba Cabinet appointments include divisive individuals and leave out a major sector of the LDP, making party unity before the election even more difficult.
Ishiba must bring into the fold the Diet members, party mates and LDP friends who supported his rival Takaichi, to unite the party for the October...
Shigeru Ishiba won in the 2nd round of voting, upsetting Sanae Takaichi's advantage after round 1, to become party leader and likely the next prime minister.
There are 9 LDP candidates officially on the campaign trail, the most ever. Sankei Political Editor Mitsuru Sakai helps us understand who's who.
The LDP race officially kicked off with nine candidates throwing their hats in the ring. Here's a deeper look at who are they and some of...
It is inconceivable that a Chinese military spy plane would mistakenly violate Japanese sovereignty so why aren't all top leaders and candidates speaking out?
Although the prime minister has the power and authority and the security environment is tough now, most of Japan's political class has not prioritized defense.
The next LDP president will also likely become the next prime minister of Japan. So who's who in this election? Here is a breakdown of candidates.
The author supports Sanae Takaichi for prime minister, praising her values, leadership, clean record, and commitment to Japan's culture and interests.
Family members of the war dead, the Emperor, and politicians came together at the Nippon Budokan to pay their respects in Tokyo.
Who will lead in the post-Kishida era? Take an early look at the women, men, and younger members who stand out as competition for LDP leadership...