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
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
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How unknown Hirokazu Matsuno became PM Kishida's right-hand man
Lawmaker who wanted to be a film director now leads Japan's bureaucracy
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Kishida's right-hand man shows new leadership style in Japan
Career insider Takashi Shimada helps PM tear down walls and bridge gaps
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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
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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
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Japan's LDP race throws wrench into post-Kuroda BOJ preparations
Markets wait for indication from next administration on monetary policy stance
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Three moments that put Japan PM Suga on road to resignation
Poor timing, mistakes with COVID and mayoral race sealed his political fate
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Japan public favors Kono and Ishiba in LDP race: poll
Almost 70% want Prime Minister Suga to step down by end of his term
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Gloves off: Kishida vows to replace Japan kingmaker Nikai if elected
Perennial LDP contender sheds 'docile' image with proposal to limit leadership terms
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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
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Yokohama election tests Japan's casino push amid COVID headwind
Fierce mayoral race pits incumbent against raft of candidates opposing resort
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Japan's 'post-Olympics' curse looms large for embattled Suga
Prime ministers have stepped down each time Japan hosted Games
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Japan's political parties lose sway under stronger prime ministers
LDP and Komeito see influence ebb as decision-making grows more centralized
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Prime ministers in Japan stronger than ever 20 years after reforms
COVID reveals cracks in top-down policymaking, but 'kantei' still the main force
Comment
In politics, there are no 'strange' defeats. They happen for a reason
Japanese Prime Minister Suga eyes snap election in September
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Japan cautiously explores possibility of US returning to TPP
Experts say trade pact can anchor Biden's Asia-Pacific strategy
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20 years after Koizumi: How Japanese politics were restructured
PM managed tight inner-circle rivalries fortifying strong central leadership
International relations
Suga to face make-or-break moment during Biden summit
Pitfalls abound as Japan's PM travels to Washington for April 16 meeting