Politics
Unaffiliated voters hold the key to Japan's elections
These free agents could decide to 'punish' Shinzo Abe's LDP
Japan's Election
Japan's Election
Japan election starts with 1,100 candidates vying for seats
Abe stresses achievements, Koike criticizes Abenomics in first-day speeches
Japan's Election
How Japan's political parties realigned ahead of election
Emergence of Koike's Party of Hope triggered the largest opposition's split
Politics
Japan and China send sweet words, for now
Beijing to watch Abe's election gamble before rapprochement
Politics
Abe cites coalition majority as standard to stay PM
Rival Koike differs on consumption tax, constitution at Japan election debate
Economy
What has Abenomics really achieved in five years?
Prime minister claims to have spurred economic recovery, but results are meager
Politics
Abe suggests civilian control of military in Constitution clause
Comment seen as bid to allay fears of Self-Defense Forces becoming too powerful
Politics
Koike won't run, but still undecided on prime minister pick
Tokyo gov says she's open to changes to proposed tax on retained earnings
Politics
Japan's Abe lays out conditions for sales tax hike
Statements aimed at blunting Koike's calls for a freeze
Politics
'No tax hike? No problem.' Japanese parties make rosy promises
Platforms gloss over details of funding, implementation
Politics
Japanese parties flirt with risky economic populism
Both Abe and Koike offer voters handouts rather than sensible policy
Politics
Koike's new Party of Hope was planned well in advance
Promotional video must have been made weeks before surprise announcement
Politics
Koike's 'Yurinomics' includes vow to tax Japan Inc. cash hoards
Party of Hope platform counters Abe's monetary and fiscal stimulus
Politics
Koike's absence muddies political waters of post-election Japan
Voters left guessing who the party's prime minister candidate will be
Politics
Japan's ruling coalition divided on constitutional amendment
Junior partner Komeito skirts the debate in new campaign platform
Japan's Election
Abe vs Koike: 3 policy differences in clash of conservatives
Japan's election will focus on taxes, nuclear energy and the constitution
Politics
Koike rejects Democratic Party chief's request to run in Japan's snap election
Largest opposition Party of Hope yet to choose PM candidate
Politics
Japan's opposition races to assemble slates as tumult persists
1,000-plus hopefuls stand for election, but cooperation remains elusive
Politics
Haste may make waste for Koike's new party
Scant policy details, disorganization creating confusion even among candidates
