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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 26, 2021
Japanese rice 'tastier' due to global warming, gaffe-prone former PM Taro Aso says
People often associate a warming climate with negative developments, but there is 'something good,' the 81-year-old politician said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Shizuoka by-election boosts opposition's hopes ahead of Lower House poll
The LDP is taking stock of what went wrong after a ruling coalition-backed candidate lost despite campaigning by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2021
Nearly 30% to vote for Japan's ruling LDP in general election, poll shows
Just over 11% of those polled plan to cast ballots for the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan in the proportional representation section, according to the survey.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Political parties vow increased child aid, but need goes beyond money
As the pandemic continues to bring hardship to families, the upcoming general election is seeing issues of welfare and support pushed to the fore.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Japan's pick for new economic security post raises eyebrows in China
Any push by new minister Takayuki Kobayashi to forge closer ties with Taiwan as part of attempts to better safeguard Japan's economic security interests could prompt retaliation by Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2021
Kishida and coalition suffer by-election blow ahead of Lower House poll
The ruling LDP triumphed in its Yamaguchi stronghold while an opposition-backed candidate won in Shizuoka, in the first tests of the Fumio Kishida administration since it was inaugurated earlier this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2021
Voting underway in Japan by-elections a week before general election
Media polls for the Oct. 31 general election suggest that the LDP and its coalition partner, Komeito, will retain their majority in the House of Representatives.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 24, 2021
Is Taro Kono politically dead?
Effectively demoted after his unsuccessful LDP leadership bid, the former vaccine czar needs to maintain his public popularity while hoping the party's views move closer to his own.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2021
Japan to focus on supply chain chokepoints in security push
Akira Amari, secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, has in recent years driven a policy push for Japan's economy to be less reliant on other countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2021
Kishida making arrangements to attend COP26 climate summit, report says
His attendance at the COP26 climate summit would mark the first overseas trip for Kishida, who became prime minister earlier this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 23, 2021
Fiscal discipline kept on back burner in Japan's election campaigning
The fiscal consolidation goal has already been pushed back once from the previous target of fiscal 2020.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 22, 2021
Japan debates its economic future after Abenomics
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that his goal is the creation of a “new capitalism” that better distributes wealth.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2021
Animal rights becomes key issue for Japan's general election
The main parties are hoping to tackle issues such as abuse, the microchipping of pets and the hoarding of animals.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Oct 22, 2021
Loud, but not so clear: Discussing ‘noise’ and the rules surrounding election cars in Japanese
The sound trucks that make the rounds on Japanese streets are unanimously thought to be noisy. However, are they effective?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 21, 2021
Ex-Justice Minister Kawai accepts prison term over buying votes
Kawai pleaded not guilty in his first hearing in August last year. But he admitted to most of the charges in March and sought a suspended sentence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 21, 2021
Japan's LDP on course to keep majority in Lower House, according to recent poll
Such an outcome would likely see new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida claim a mandate to pursue his COVID-19 and economic policies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 20, 2021
Japan’s election unlikely to bring more representation for women
Less than a fifth of candidates in Japan's upcoming election are female, unchanged from the last vote four years ago.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 20, 2021
The LDP says the party will double Japan’s defense spending. Can it?
Abe waited until after the 2013 Upper House election to roll out his new National Security Strategy. The Kishida government will probably do the same.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 19, 2021
Japan voters voice hope for change as election campaigning kicks off
Voters expressed hope for positive change and a better future Tuesday as official campaigning for the Oct. 31 House of Representatives election kicked off across Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2021
Issue of national security looms large in Lower House campaign
The economy and fight against COVID-19 remain the top issues for voters, but they are increasingly concerned about threats from China and North Korea.

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