The Big Story
Kazuo Ueda: Next BOJ chief inherits world's toughest central bank job
'Nonideological' pragmatist tasked with unwinding controversial legacy of predecessor Kuroda
Inside Japanese politics
Inside Japanese politics
Japan Communist Party in turmoil as calls emerge for new leadership
Leader Shii faces fresh challenges as party struggles to gain traction
The Big Story
Strings pulled: Dissecting Japan's Unification Church problem
LDP scandal exposes religion's potential role in gender policy and LGBTQ rights
Shinzo Abe
Abe's house of cards: Death leaves largest party faction in limbo
Japan's most powerful political bloc could shift to collective leadership
Inside Japanese politics
Japan's Ishin party seeks to shake up status quo in July election
From Osaka, leader Nobuyuki Baba calls for radical overhaul of politics, economy
Inside Japanese politics
Tatsuo Fukuda, Japan's rising political scion, under pressure
Third generation of family expected to follow footsteps of father, grandfather
Inside Japanese politics
Japan's new opposition leader Izumi faces tough balancing act
CDP struggles with identity crisis after poor showing in lower house election
Inside Japanese politics
Seiji Kihara: The policy guru behind Japan Prime Minister Kishida
Inspired by Margaret Thatcher, the protege also takes cues from Yoshihide Suga
Inside Japanese politics
How unknown Hirokazu Matsuno became PM Kishida's right-hand man
Lawmaker who wanted to be a film director now leads Japan's bureaucracy
Inside Japanese politics
Kishida's right-hand man shows new leadership style in Japan
Career insider Takashi Shimada helps PM tear down walls and bridge gaps
Inside Japanese politics
Japan's largest union hopes for momentum with first female leader
General elections will be a test, but weak opposition bloc a headache for Rengo
Inside Japanese politics
Kishida's 'new capitalism' raises economic reform setback fears
New Japanese prime minister considers hiking tax on investment income
Comment
Japan's 100th prime minister must bring big ideas for nation's future
Communication and clarity are needed to inspire public participation in politics
Inside Japanese politics
Japan's LDP race throws wrench into post-Kuroda BOJ preparations
Markets wait for indication from next administration on monetary policy stance
Inside Japanese politics
Three moments that put Japan PM Suga on road to resignation
Poor timing, mistakes with COVID and mayoral race sealed his political fate
Inside Japanese politics
Japan public favors Kono and Ishiba in LDP race: poll
Almost 70% want Prime Minister Suga to step down by end of his term
Inside Japanese politics
Gloves off: Kishida vows to replace Japan kingmaker Nikai if elected
Perennial LDP contender sheds 'docile' image with proposal to limit leadership terms
Inside Japanese politics
Time is tight for Kono and his goal to shift political landscape
COVID vaccinations test maverick lawmaker's leadership as he vies for PM post
Inside Japanese politics
Yokohama election tests Japan's casino push amid COVID headwind
Fierce mayoral race pits incumbent against raft of candidates opposing resort
Inside Japanese politics
Japan's 'post-Olympics' curse looms large for embattled Suga
Prime ministers have stepped down each time Japan hosted Games
