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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023
CDP questions Kishida on defense spending, nuclear power and child care
Calling for a snap election, the CDP's Kenta Izumi blasted the prime minister for pursuing a tax hike for defense spending without parliamentary discussion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
Kishida heads into parliamentary session with packed — and divisive — agenda
Contentious debates in the Diet over increased defense spending, policies aimed at children and extending the life of nuclear reactors could ultimately seal the prime minister's fate.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2023
Uncertainty hangs over Kishida's ability to deliver constitutional reform
Kishida is lacking the political capital to push forward with the very challenging topic, due to dismal public support for his Cabinet.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2023
LDP seeks to drive wedge into CDP-Nippon Ishin collaboration
With unified local elections and by-elections for the House of Representatives slated to be held in April, the tug-of-war between the ruling and opposition camps is likely to intensify.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2023
CDP to expel member over planned switch to ruling LDP
The CDP's Gifu prefectural chapter is calling for Lulu Imai to return funds totaling ¥6.5 million it provided for her political activities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 6, 2023
Kishida again puts LDP-DPP tie-up in spotlight with labor union appearance
The DPP is strongly backed by members of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation, and the labor group's leader has moved the organization closer to the LDP.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 2, 2023
CDP and Nippon Ishin to continue cooperation in parliament
Despite the continued collaboration, candidates to be fielded by the two parties are expected to clash in a series of local elections set for April.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 26, 2022
LDP-Komeito coalition facing friction 10 years after return to power
LDP-Komeito friction is increasingly visible under the administration of incumbent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 26, 2022
Incumbent Miyazaki Gov. Shunji Kono secures fourth term
Voter turnout came to 56.69%, upu00a0sharply from the previous gubernatorial poll's turnout rate of 33.9%, which set a record low.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 9, 2022
Amid low ratings and scandals, Kishida scores a win with passage of key bills
In a parliamentary session rocked by Cabinet resignations and controversy over the Unification Church, the prime minister was able to eke out some political wins.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 9, 2022
One year into tenure, CDP chief Kenta Izumi struggling with poor public support
The main opposition party's support ratings have remained below 10% in many opinion polls, falling far behind the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2022
Donation bill banning coercion clears Japan's Lower House
The legislation has received the support of major opposition parties after the ruling coalition made amendments to it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022
Japan parties move closer to passing donation bill targeting coercion
If passed, the bipartisan bill would ban organizations from soliciting donations out of fear and allow donors a path to getting a refund.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 4, 2022
Chief of opposition's DPP vows to prioritize policies over parties
The opposition party chief once again denied reports that the ruling LDP is considering adding the DPP to its ruling coalition along with Komeito.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
Draft bill in Japan would enable refunds of religious donations
The bill would enable the children or spouse of the follower of a religious group to claim back some of a donation if it was made under conditions deemed problematic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 9, 2022
The politics behind Kishida's religious exploitation bill
Kishida saying that it will be a government-sponsored bill while the discussions were still ongoing startled lawmakers on both sides.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2022
Main opposition seeks talks with party chiefs on Unification Church victims
A top official with the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan has called for early talks for rescuing victims of questionable practices by the group.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 27, 2022
Japan opposition parties target two ministers over financial scandals
The opposition has been buoyed by the resignation of the economic revitalization minister this week, with the LDP now fearful over how any fresh resignations would impact Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2022
Rival parties work together to craft bills helping 'spiritual sales' victims
By reaching out to the opposition, Kishida could pass a bill faster while dampening the momentum of opposition members grilling him on the issue of the Unification Church.

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