From June 2: Film director Masaaki Miyazawa tells the story of the talented artist Shoko Kanazawa, who has Down syndrome and yet lives life on her...
Thirteen of the 20 members of the new Cabinet are first-timers, while holdovers are confirmed for three key positions.
The Hiroshima native, elected by an overwhelming majority in both houses of the National Diet, also vows to continue the Abe administration foreign policy initiatives.
The new LDP president won a decisive victory in a four-way race for the job and a strong chance to lead the country following the election...
There has never been a time when Japan’s neighbors and allies are looking for more positive Japanese leadership. So how do the candidates measure up as...
The approaching leadership vote brings to mind British PM Margaret Thatcher's wisdom that, “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man… If you want...
The result of party elections in Japan is usually predictable. Find out why this one’s not.
Recently there has been much debate on the pros and cons of accepting a large number of foreign workers to accommodate growing labor shortages attributed...
