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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Nov 16, 2017
The new head of the Boston Symphony Orchestra takes a bow in Japan
An orchestra is a lot like a perfect society: the instruments all have different roles and personalities, and when they come together beautiful music is created. Every society needs a leader, though, and last week the Boston Symphony Orchestra introduced its new leader to audiences in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 31, 2017
DP taps Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president
The Democratic Party elected Upper House member Kohei Otsuka as new party president on Tuesday following the formal resignation of Seiji Maehara the previous day.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 16, 2017
Let's discuss the DP joining up with Kibo no To
In a dramatic move, the center-left Democratic Party decided Sept. 28 to effectively disband its Lower House caucus and join Kibo no To.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 5, 2017
As Tokyo assembly closes, Koike still not running in Lower House election
The answer is no. Period.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2017
Democratic Party may field no candidates in snap poll as ranks look to run as part of Yuriko Koike's new force
The leader of Japan's main opposition force, the Democratic Party, will propose that the party stand no candidates in next month's Lower House election, and let its members run under the banner of the new party led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2017
DP lawmakers unhappy with JCP election alliance consider exiting party
Several Lower House members of the Democratic Party are considering quitting over its election cooperation alliance with the Japanese Communist Party, sources familiar with the situation said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2017
Lawmaker Yamao resigns from the DP after alleged extramarital affair deepens opposition party's crisis
Long considered a rising star, Shiori Yamao exits the Democratic Party amid an emerging scandal, dealing a blow to the nascent leadership of the struggling opposition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2017
Maehara stumbles over selection of deputy as DP braces for snap election
Seiji Maehara, the new president of the Democratic Party, has suffered a setback in arguably his most important first task as head of the largest opposition force: Choosing his secretary-general — the second in command within the party leadership.
EDITORIALS
Sep 3, 2017
Maehara's task as new Democratic Party leader
Seiji Maehara faces an incredibly difficult road in trying the get the Democratic Party back on track.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 1, 2017
Struggling DP elects Maehara as next president
Conservative lawmaker Seiji Maehara wins the Democratic Party's presidential election, raising the chances of the scrambled opposition camp realigning itself to take on the ruling coalition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 27, 2017
Maehara leads Edano in DP presidential race but half of chapters undecided: poll
Former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara has the backing of 14 of the Democratic Party's prefectural chapters for the DP leadership race, His sole opponent, ex-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano, has 10.
EDITORIALS
Aug 23, 2017
DP leadership race comes at a critical juncture
For the sake of its credibility, the Democratic Party needs to decide during this leadership election just where it stands on many vital issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 22, 2017
Democratic Party presidency candidates argue their cases in first debate
Media outlets said former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara had more party support than former Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 21, 2017
Democratic Party leadership election gets underway
The Democratic Party officially launches its leadership race, with the two contenders saddled with the task of reviving a party grappling with an exodus of lawmakers and the sweeping rise of a new political force.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 15, 2017
Despaigne, Akiyama, Suzuki supply big hits as PL tops CL in All-Star Series finale
For one night, it was just like old times for Alfredo Despaigne in Chiba. A monstrous home run, a celebration with Chiba Lotte Marines catcher Tatsuhiro Tamura, and a celebratory "Despa-iine" call-and-response with the fans in right field after the game.
Japan to revise consumption tax exemption for overseas tourists
Tourists walk through Nakamise shopping street near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo in April
Japan's tourism industry hit by cancellations after megaquake alert
A beach closed due to a megaquake alert in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, from Friday to Thursday.
Focus shifts to incoming typhoon as Tropical Storm Maria dissipates
Newly formed Tropical Storm Ampil, which is forecast to approach eastern Japan this weekend, is seen on the left side of this satellite image.
Kishida to step down in September in bid to show ‘LDP has changed’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a news conference Wednesday at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo.
Kishida's out. Who will likely be Japan's next leader?
Digital minister Taro Kono (left), Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi (center) and former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba are among the potential candidates for the ruling party's presidential election next month.
Economic security is about strengthening and sustaining growth, former minister says
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi says changes in the international balance of power, along with deepening economic interdependence, have led some countries to attempt to use their economic power to impose their will on others.
Ice bandanas, convenience store breaks: Running under Japan’s summer sun
Blistering heat is becoming a fixture of summer in Japan, but a few tweaks to your routine can make your outdoor runs bearable — if not enjoyable — until cooler temperatures return.
Japan issued its first-ever megaquake alert. What does that mean?
Naoshi Hirata (center), chairman of a committee tasked with evaluating the risk of a Nankai Trough earthquake, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday.
France brings down the curtain on its Olympic party with Tom Cruise and Leon Marchand
Fireworks are set off during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Sunday.

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