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
Leader Shii faces fresh challenges as party struggles to gain traction
LDP scandal exposes religion's potential role in gender policy and LGBTQ rights
Japan's most powerful political bloc could shift to collective leadership
From Osaka, leader Nobuyuki Baba calls for radical overhaul of politics, economy
Third generation of family expected to follow footsteps of father, grandfather
CDP struggles with identity crisis after poor showing in lower house election
Inspired by Margaret Thatcher, the protege also takes cues from Yoshihide Suga
Lawmaker who wanted to be a film director now leads Japan's bureaucracy
Career insider Takashi Shimada helps PM tear down walls and bridge gaps
General elections will be a test, but weak opposition bloc a headache for Rengo
New Japanese prime minister considers hiking tax on investment income
Communication and clarity are needed to inspire public participation in politics
Markets wait for indication from next administration on monetary policy stance
Poor timing, mistakes with COVID and mayoral race sealed his political fate
Almost 70% want Prime Minister Suga to step down by end of his term
Perennial LDP contender sheds 'docile' image with proposal to limit leadership terms
COVID vaccinations test maverick lawmaker's leadership as he vies for PM post
Fierce mayoral race pits incumbent against raft of candidates opposing resort
Prime ministers have stepped down each time Japan hosted Games
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