Japan Ruling Party Struggles in ‘Kingdom of Conservatives’; Liberal Democratic Party Battered By Fundraising Scandal
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Difficulties Continue for Kishida after State Visit to U.S.
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Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty
- Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.
- Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.
- The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.
- The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.
Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
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Kishida and Izumi to campaign in must-win Shimane as by-election looms: For Kishida and the LDP, the Shimane race is a must-win contest, while the opposition is ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/shimane-election-must-win/
By-elections to determine Kishida’s fate within LDP: Losing in the Shimane No. 1 district, long an LDP stronghold, would mark a major blow to the prime minister.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/politics/april-by-elections-preview/
Three Japan by-elections set to start amid fund scandal: The official campaign period is set to start Tuesday for the April 28 by-elections for the House of ...
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3 Japan By-Elections Set to Start amid Fund Scandal
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Japan Coalition Member Says Election Likely in Fall After LDP’s Vote: Japan is likely to hold a general election in the fall after the ruling Liberal Democratic ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-10/japan-coalition-member-says-election-likely-in-fall-after-ldp-s-vote
Kishida: Japan ready to step up as U.S. 'global partner' at Biden summit: WASHINGTON/TOKYO -- On Wednesday, Fumio Kishida is scheduled to spend his 920th day as ...
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Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
Japanese author Ototake to run in Lower House by-election: Ototake, who was born without arms or legs, says he wants to 'help people in need through the power of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/08/japan/politics/japan-by-election-tokyo/
Kishida sought scapegoats and allies with LDP reprimands, experts say: Despite Kishida’s hopes, however, the results are unlikely to raise his support rate or ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/politics/ldp-punishments-analysis/
Kishida indicates LDP may question ex-PM Mori about funds scandal - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday indicated ...
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Scandal-hit LDP heavyweight Nikai not to run in next general election - The Mainichi
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BOJ turns page on Abenomics, giving reeling Kishida election hope: The bank's aggressive monetary easing was one of the three pillars of the deflation-fighting ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/boj-kishida-election-hope/
How can Kishida punish lawmakers involved in the slush funds scandal?: Next month's by-elections and party polls later this year put the prime minister in a ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/15/japan/politics/ldp-kishida-punishments/
Kishida's three challenges: Discipline, by-elections and Motegi: How the prime minister handles these matters could impact his political future as well as that ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/07/japan/politics/kishida-three-challenges/
Japan education minister signed Unification Church-supporting document - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240207/p2g/00m/0na/025000c
Japan PM Keeps Up Push for Higher Wages as Election Talk Swirls: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pressing forward with his campaign for higher wages as ...
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Embattled Japanese PM Kishida faces political crossroads in April: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces a political crossroads in April with a ...
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Scandal-Tainted Lawmaker Intends to Resign If Case Over Alleged Hidden Fund Built
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Political funds scandals may signal early end of Kishida gov't: The political fundraising scandal surrounding the Japanese ruling party's biggest ...
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Seiji Maehara launches new party to unite opposition against LDP: The former foreign minister's new Free Education for All party aligns in its major policy ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/21/japan/politics/japan-maehara-new-party/
Is Prime Minister Kishida Leading Japan by Default?: With plummeting approval ratings, Kishida's biggest strength seems to be that there's no obvious candidate ...
thediplomat.com/2023/11/is-prime-minister-kishida-leading-japan-by-default/
With Naoto Kan's exit from the CDP, some see a generational shift: The exit of the former prime minister, a high-profile figure and political veteran from the ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/03/japan/politics/naoto-kan-cdp-retirement/
Prime Minister Kishida and a month of misery: The challenges Fumio Kishida faces are eroding confidence in his leadership and are likely to influence policy ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/10/31/japan/kishida-bad-month/
Japan's ruling LDP loses 1 of 2 seats up for grabs in by-elections - The Mainichi
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Former PM Kan won't run in next general election: Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who led Japan's immediate response to the March 2011 earthquake and ...
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In blow to Kishida, LDP loses one of two seats in by-elections: An independent candidate backed by the opposition won in the Tokushima-Kochi Lower House race ...
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By-election Results Reduce Japan PM’s Options for Timing of Diet Dissolution: The ruling parties found themselves on the back foot Sunday after fighting two ...
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Kishida Cabinet support rate at record low 32% ahead of by-elections: Kyodo poll - The Mainichi
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Upcoming by-elections first test of Kishida’s new Cabinet: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces his first electoral test after making Cabinet and Liberal ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/18/japan/politics/by-elections-nagasaki-kochi-tokushima/
Japan lower house chief to resign but vows to run in next election: Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Hiroyuki Hosoda said Friday that he will leave his ...
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After 2 years in office, Japan PM may call snap election soon - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- There is speculation among Japanese lawmakers that Prime Minister ...
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PM Kishida's election strategy in limbo after unimpressive reshuffle - The Mainichi
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Japan marks a year since Shinzo Abe was gunned down: Japan on Saturday marked one year since former prime minister Shinzo Abe was gunned down during an election ...
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Quick Glance: One Year Since Shinzo Abe's Assassination
- Japan commemorates the death of its longest serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe
- The assassination of Abe shocked a nation unaccustomed to gun violence
- Japan doubles defense spending under new Prime Minister Kishida
- Revelations of ties between the ruling party and the Unification Church led to high-level resignations
Japan opposition party chief says possibility of snap election rising - The Mainichi
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Pledges to Focus on Economic Measures: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed during a Wednesday press conference to give top ...
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Snap Elections Are Tempting for LDP, but Unhealthy for Japan: Japan would be in the heat of a general election fight right now if Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ...
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Weakening influence of slain Abe works in favor of Kishida: A year after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the vacancy in the top ...
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Kishida's attempt to realize North Korea summit seen as a long shot: Some lawmakers have suggested that Kishida's intention behind this diplomatic ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/01/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-north-korea-summit-unlikely/
Japan ruling parties agree on election cooperation to avoid friction - The Mainichi
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Japan ruling party candidates to win four of five by-elections, NHK reports: Candidates of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party were projected to ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-ruling-party-candidates-win-least-two-by-elections-nhk-2023-04-23/
Japan's Diet to end regular session, next general election in focus - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230621/p2g/00m/0na/011000c
Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch: The ruling party’s victory in local elections will help quell doubts about Kishida Fumio’s grip
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Quick Glance: Japanese Prime Minister Kishida was uninjured after an explosion was heard near the port where he was scheduled to speak.
- On Saturday, a guy (bottom) was caught after allegedly hurling a "smoke bomb" in Wakayama, where Japan's prime minister was scheduled to give a speech.
- After an explosion was heard at a port where Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was scheduled to give a stump speech, Japanese officials withdrew him to safety.
- One police officer was injured slightly, and a suspect was captured for reportedly throwing an explosive during the campaign event.
- Kishida later delivered his prepared address, according to NHK.
PM Kishida to decide snap election timing by assessing circumstances - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230613/p2g/00m/0na/056000c
Japan PM Kishida’s Support Slides, Clouding Election Prospects: Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fell in three polls carried out over the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-19/japan-pm-kishida-s-support-slides-clouding-election-prospects
Japan’s Hagiuda Says No-Confidence Motion Could Dissolve Diet: The policy chief for Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party said a no-confidence motion being ...
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Japan PM may call snap election after showcasing diplomatic role - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has ruled out calling a ...
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Japan opposition head says preparing for early elections, Kyodo reports: Japan's small opposition party leader Yuichiro Tamaki said on Saturday that he would ...
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Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch: The ruling party’s victory in local elections will help quell doubts about Kishida Fumio’s grip
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Quick Glance: Japan's Prime Minister is safe after a "smoke bomb" at a speech - Report
- On April 15, 2023, a guy (bottom) is caught after allegedly launching a "smoke bomb" in Wakayama, where Japan's Prime Minister was scheduled to deliver a speech.
- According to local media, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from a port in Wakayama after a blast was heard, but he was unharmed.
- Local police declined to comment on the incident, thus there was no quick official confirmation.
- Following the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot and killed while speaking at a campaign event in July 2022, Japan has increased security.
PM Kishida Denies Early Dissolution of Lower House: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida denied on Sunday that he would dissolve the House of Representatives early and ...
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End of G-7 sets stage for Japan PM to consider snap election timing - The Mainichi
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Japan PM’s Support Tops 50% Amid Speculation on Early Vote: The support rate for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet rose to more than 50% in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-01/support-for-japan-pm-tops-50-amid-speculation-on-early-election
Kikcuhi, Guerrero, Barger give Blue Jays hot start in Grapefruit League opener: The Toronto Blue Jays are nowhere near declaring Yusei Kikuchi fixed because he ...
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LIVE: Kishida attack suspect sued state over electoral eligibility: The man arrested on suspicion of throwing an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister ...
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Campaigning starts for mayoral, municipal assembly elections in Japan - The Mainichi
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Poll: Kishi ahead in ‘hereditary politics’ election in Yamaguchi
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Shinji or Shinzo? Spirit of Abe haunts elections in Yamaguchi
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Official campaigning for nationwide local elections begins in Japan: The election results are likely to determine whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/03/23/national/politics-diplomacy/local-election-campaigning-start/
By-Election Results to Directly Impact Kishida, Says Motegi: The Liberal Democratic Party’s Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters after the party’s ...
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Yamaguchi by-election puts spotlight on dynastic politics: Nobuchiyo Kishi thought reminding voters of his politician relatives was a good move ...
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78% urge election before tax hikes to cover Japan defense budget rise - The Mainichi
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Ex-Japan defense chief Kishi to quit soon, by-election eyed in April: YAMAGUCHI, Japan -- Former Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi is set to resign as ...
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3 hurdles awaiting Prime Minister Kishida: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida needs to overcome three hurdles this year — an ordinary Diet session to be convened later ...
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Kishida hints at general election before tax hikes for defense - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hinted Tuesday that he ...
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Kishida says election to come before tax hike for defense: Kishida has unveiled plans for a 60% increase in defense spending over five years.
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Will Prime Minister Fumio Kishida call a lower house election in 2023? Some see a remark he recently made as hinting at the possibility ... Show more https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20221231-81220/
Japan ex-ruling lawmaker faces summary indictment over funds underreporting - The Mainichi
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Japanese PM suggests holding early election prior to raising taxes to fund defence budget
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LDP’s Hagiuda suggests general election before tax hikes https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20221226-79630/
Japan PM Kishida to sack internal affairs minister Terada - media: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to sack internal affairs minister Minoru Terada ...
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Quick Glance: In a blow to Kishida, the third Japanese cabinet minister resigns in a month.
- Kishida was widely expected to have a "golden three years" in office.
- His popularity ratings have hovered below 30% in several recent opinion polls, a *level that may make carrying out his political program impossible.
Japan ruling party lawmaker to resign over political funds scandal - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221219/p2g/00m/0na/044000c
Former Japan defense chief Kishi not to run in next election: Former Japanese defense chief Nobuo Kishi will not run in the next lower house election ...
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Japan PM Kishida may survive despite minister's resignation over Unification Church - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221025/p2g/00m/0na/002000c
Shinzo Abe Assassination: Will Killing Push Japan Further to the Right?: Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died at the age of 67 after being fatally ...
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Quick Glance: Shinzo Abe Rewrote Japan's Role in the World. And was a power broker till the end.
- At the age of 67, he died in the early evening hours. Read More: Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Assassinated.
- Abe kept "setting the agenda" for Japanese politics.
- According to Kono, "I believe there were expectations from both home and abroad for him to continue to play a role in the international arena as a former prime minister.
- And how things turned out today is a tragic loss not only to Japan, but to the world as well."
- And the way things have turned out today is a devastating loss not only for Japan, but for the entire globe."
- However, Abe's death, like his life, will leave a long shadow over Japanese politics.
Japan PM accepts criticism he failed to fully justify Abe's state funeral: Japan's prime minister said on Thursday he accepted criticism that he had not ...
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Japan PM names new Cabinet, shifting some over church ties: TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday in an apparent ...
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Quick Glance: The head of the Japan Unification Church says the decision to terminate connections with politicians is regrettable.
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Biden orders U.S flags flown at half-staff to honor Japan's Abe: President Joe Biden said on Friday he had ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff through ...
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