Opinion
Japan's ruling coalition is not as secure as it looks
Unpopular prime minister faces an increasingly united opposition
Japan after Abe
The Big Story
The money pushers: The world is embracing Japan-style economics
While central bankers watch for inflation, the real danger in many countries may be stagnation
Politics
Abe floats list of potential Japan PM candidates, seeing 'plenty of talent'
Former leader takes himself out of running and reiterates support for Suga
Politics
Japan's Suga slips to 42% approval rating in new Nikkei poll
59% disapprove of government's handling of pandemic
Opinion
Suga fusses over exchange rates while COVID burns
Tokyo trapped in the financial equivalent of Groundhog Day
Climate Change
Suga embarks on 'green' diplomacy, starting with US climate summit
Prime minister looks to Biden initiative to spur CO2 emissions cuts
Comment
Suga's diplomacy faces harsh test under pressure from China
Japan's leader needs to display clear vision of the world in promoting Indo-Pacific strategy
Politics
Abe's office suspected of illegal spending on parties
Prosecutors ask former Japan PM's aides and backers about subsides at 5-star events
International relations
Japan weighs delaying US base funding deal until Biden takes office
Some Tokyo officials want to continue talks with new administration
Finance
BOJ to give rate boost to regional banks that merge or lift profit
Move creates incentive for consolidation in overcrowded sector
Opinion
Japan's new leader goes missing in action
Yoshihide Suga's priorities are as incremental as they are vague
Politics
Suga spars with Japan's opposition in crucial hurdle
Approval rating hinges on how public views budget committee questioning
Opinion
Why the US will miss out on a Southeast Asia Suga-high
Tokyo leading Southeast Asia on a steady course when it comes to China
Politics
Osaka rejects plan to break up city in referendum for 2nd time
Voters unconvinced by proponents' cost-cutting promises
Opinion
Suga gives Southeast Asia credible options besides China
Japan support crucial for a region struggling to counterbalance Beijing
Politics
Suga vows to meet Japan's zero-emissions goal by 2050
COVID-19 testing and resolve to hold Olympics addressed in first Diet speech
Politics
Suga approval slips 11 points after first month: Nikkei poll
Japan's new premier loses steam despite positive reviews on coronavirus
Politics
Suga's rejection of science nominees spurs constitutional storm
Scholars in Japan slam decision on council positions as infringing on academic freedom
Japan after Abe
Former Japan PM candidate cedes spotlight after crushing loss
Ishiba resigns as faction leader in last-ditch effort to protect allies
International relations
Japan and Vietnam agree to accelerate business reopenings
Yoshihide Suga becomes first leader from major economy to visit post-COVID Hanoi