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JAPAN
Jan 11, 1999

Nonaka slams Ozawa over televised criticism

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiromu Nonaka on Monday criticized accusations lodged Sunday by Liberal Party leader Ichiro Ozawa that the Liberal Democratic Party is not negotiating seriously enough in ongoing policy talks aimed at forming a coalition.
JAPAN
Jul 29, 1998

Miyazawa accepts Finance post

Former Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa accepted an earnest request Wednesday evening from Liberal Democratic Party President Keizo Obuchi to assume the post of finance minister.
JAPAN
Oct 1, 1997

Hashimoto dodges Sato issue in Diet

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto dodged questions Oct. 1 over his responsibility in the failed Cabinet appointment of an ex-convict and instead repeated his reform pledge.During a Lower House plenary session, Kansei Nakano, chairman of opposition party Shinshinto's Diet Affairs Committee, urged Hashimoto...
JAPAN
Sep 12, 1997

Hashimoto defends choice of ministers

Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto stressed Sept. 12 that his new Cabinet contains the best lineup possible for tackling the intensive reforms he is pursuing.
JAPAN
Aug 15, 1997

Seven ministers visit Yasukuni on anniversary

Seven Cabinet ministers went to Yasukuni Shrine on Friday morning to pay homage to Japan's war dead. One more Cabinet member was expected to visit the shrine later the same day and four other Cabinet ministers visited the shrine before Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2023

With Trump's federal prosecution, timing is everything

Much hinges on whether former U.S. President Trump, and the current Republican front-runner, is tried and convicted before or after his election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 3, 2023

Japan Times 1923: This may be a true story, but again, it mayn’t

Some mysterious behavior from a jar of ashes 100 years ago makes the front page of The Japan Times. Then, 25 years ago, a conference believes newsprint will win out over the internet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Apr 15, 2023

Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’

Although the craft of making karakuri-dansu is slowly disappearing, a craftsman and his son are keep the tradition torch lit with story-filled pieces for collectors and enthusiasts.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Dec 7, 2022

The Church, the State and Kishida's headache

Kanako Takahara joins this week's Deep Dive to discuss what's behind a new bill regulating faith-driven donations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2022

Liz Truss’s 44 days in office net her a £115,000 yearly stipend for life

The money isn't for private use, but rather to help pay for the additional costs, like staffing, faced by former prime ministers after being in 'public life.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2022

Disapproval rate for Kishida rises amid mounting problems

A Yomiuri Shimbun poll found that the Cabinet disapproval rating had topped 40% for the first time and now stood at 41%, up 7 percentage points from the previous poll in early August.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022

Government lists 'disruptive acts' under security-linked land law

Among the acts listed are laser irradiation, radio jamming and erecting structures that may obstruct the landing and takeoff of Self-Defense Forces aircraft.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2022

Inside the week of Boris Johnson’s downfall

The populist and chaotic leader was a hero for millions of Brexit voters but he ultimately succumbed to a deluge of scandals of his own creation as his most senior ministers turned on him.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jul 2, 2022

Japan Times 1947: National Diet holds first ‘free debate’

An economic white paper was discussed in the Lower House in July 1947 when a “free debate” was held for the first time in Japan's parliamentary history.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 15, 2022

Fruitful parliament session for Kishida ends with some grumbles at the margins

Kishida's first session as prime minister saw a popular stance on Ukraine and a 100% record on bills passed, but inflation and a re-emerging reputation for indecision present some worries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2022

Brothers at odds, but ruling family still holds key to Sri Lanka's future

Two brothers who had dominated Sri Lanka's politics for nearly 20 years have gone their separate ways.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 19, 2021

Johnson’s Brexit chief quits in another blow to U.K. leader

The departure of such a pivotal figure in Johnson's sphere comes on the heels of greater restrictions — including vaccine passports — to combat the spread of the omicron variant.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2021

Should Tokyo boycott the Beijing Olympic Games?

The Japanese government reportedly will refrain from sending a Cabinet minister to the Winter Olympics in Beijing. But that decision has yet to be reached.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 10, 2021

With momentum on his side, Kishida ready to roll out key policies on COVID-19 and economy

While Wednesday's legislative session to re-elect Kishida might have appeared to be ceremonial, one thing is clear: He is now on a much more solid footing within the LDP.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 11, 2021

Opposition presses Kishida on COVID-19 and economic policy in Diet questioning

With an eye on the upcoming Lower House election, CDP leader Yukio Edano mixed his attacks on the new prime minister with counterproposals of his own.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2021

Japan faces a rapidly changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment

Tokyo has witnessed several significant political, economic and military developments over the past month following the full withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / The LDP's game of thrones
Sep 9, 2021

The LDP's outspoken 'maverick' steps up to fight for the party's top spot

Cosmopolitan and media savvy, Taro Kono is a reformist but has his share of liabilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / The LDP's game of thrones
Sep 8, 2021

Fumio Kishida steps into the ring for the second time in a year

Routinely derided by his critics, the former foreign minister may prove to have more moxie than some would expect in the party leadership race.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / First Person
Sep 5, 2021

A behind-the-scenes look at Suga’s shocking decision to quit the LDP race

Even to his inner circle, the prime minister had not disclosed his intent to quit the presidential race until just before the news broke.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 2, 2021

LDP leadership fight intensifies as Suga rival outlines COVID-19 plans

The former foreign minister backs enhanced PCR testing and electronic 'vaccine passports,' among other measures, while Suga is looking to tap the popularity of Japan's environment minister.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 21, 2021

New Malaysian prime minister brings old guard back as pandemic concerns rise

The swearing in of Ismail Sabri Yaakob caps weeks of political upheaval, which pushed former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign over the handling of the pandemic.

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