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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 24, 2022
The death of Shinzo Abe must not be in vain
At the onset of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's second administration, the expectations were low. However, the perception of him changed over time as a result of his accomplishments.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 22, 2022
Kishida's attempt to reset Unification Church issue backfires
It was revealed that at least seven members of Kishida's new Cabinet had ties to the Unification Church.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 15, 2022
At a time of political transition, Nippon Ishin ponders its next leader
The Osaka-based party could become more prominent on the national stage by aligning itself more closely with the LDP, but the risk of a split looms too.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 14, 2022
Japan's pro-constitutional reform parties struggle to get on the same page
The four parties remain apart in their positions on not only the top issue of amending the war-renouncing Article 9 but also on less controversial items.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 12, 2022
Kishida opts for continuity and stability in new Cabinet
The new lineup is remarkably consistent with that of its predecessor, a government forged under the influence of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 11, 2022
Unification Church ties likely to weigh on Cabinet despite Kishida's bid for stability
The changes to the Cabinet lineup may do little for the Kishida administration's falling popularity ratings and could impact its efforts to deal with primary policy issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 11, 2022
What's behind the key appointments in Kishida’s new ‘unity Cabinet’
Selections have significant implications for what observers should expect from the government over the next year.
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2022
Kishida shuffles key Cabinet and LDP posts amid sagging approval ratings
The reshuffle took place a month earlier than expected and comes amid myriad challenges for the prime minister at home and abroad.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2022
Kishida Cabinet’s approval rating falls as headwinds mount
Rising COVID-19 cases have started to weigh on the prime minister's popularity, while links between the LDP and the Unification Church are also having an impact.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 8, 2022
One month on, LDP conservatives still in shock over loss of Abe
There are concerns that the loss of the former primer minister could lead to a 'drifting' conservative camp with no clear candidate to succeed him as its leader.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 7, 2022
Kishida planning to replace three of four key LDP executives
Prime Minister Kishida is seen retaining Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, a member of the Abe faction, and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who belongs to the Kishida faction.

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