Politics
Japan’s LDP Vows to Boost Economy in Lower House Race; Opposition Parties Pledge Consumption Tax Reduction
October 15, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe ruling and opposition parties have differing views on economic policy but agree on the need for political reform as the lower house election campaign…...Read more
Party Leaders Discuss Reforms Prior to Campaign
October 15, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe leaders of the seven ruling and opposition parties engaged in a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Saturday, ahead of…...Read more
LDP Commits to Abolishing Policy Activity Funds in 2024 Polls
October 15, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has announced plans to abolish policy activity allowances that political parties pay their member lawmakers, according to Secretary-General Hiroshi…...Read more
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba Expects Challenging Lower House Election with Ruling Parties Seeking Majority
October 14, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his concerns on Monday about the upcoming House of Representatives election, stating that it will be a challenging one for…...Read more
Japan PM Instructs LDP to Address Asian Security Matters
October 14, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has instructed his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to hold discussions on measures to ensure security in the Asian region. Ishiba,…...Read more
Japan Prime Minister Ishiba: Political Activity Funds Excluded from Lower House Election
October 14, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stated that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will prohibit its members from using political activity funds during the upcoming House…...Read more
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Contemplates Meeting with U.S. President-elect to Strengthen Japan-U.S. Alliance
October 14, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering a visit to the United States to meet with the president-elect before January's inauguration, according to an interview with…...Read more
CDPJ’s Noda Emphasizes Pragmatic Approach, Prioritizing Japan-U.S. Relationship in Potential PM Role
October 13, 2024 | 0 CommentsYoshihiko Noda, the new leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, highlighted his practical approach to security and energy policies during a party leaders'…...Read more
Japan Prime Minister Avoids Criticism in Leaders Debate; Adopts Cautious Approach to Japan-U.S. Pact Revision
October 13, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba demonstrated his commitment to his political views during a recent inter-party debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo but…...Read more
Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba condemns any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force at ASEAN+3
October 13, 2024 | 0 CommentsAt the Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus Three summit, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that any attempt to change the status quo through force…...Read more