Japan politics

Despite efforts at the local level, LGBTQ rights won’t move forward much unless the LDP can find the political will to make it happen. 

Japan's Kishida and South Korea's Yoon are ready to mend relations, but both leaders face problems back home.

Japan has an unusually high percentage of lawmakers who come from political dynasties – and it shows.

Abe Shinzo learned the hard way: Voters don’t care about foreign policy achievements if the economy is struggling.

As Prime Minister Kishida fights flagging approval ratings, his predecessor is testing the political waters.

Kishida’s judgment on how to fund the defense budget increase will be a critical factor in his survival as prime minister.

After a decade in the political wilderness, the Constitutional Democratic Party is trying to broaden its appeal – but its base is not pleased.

Aside from visits by high-ranking LDP politicians, there are equally important, if less high-profile, changes Japan can make.

Kishida and the LDP may not face a national election until 2025, but the prime minister is already on shaky ground.

Kishida is attempting to calm public outrage over his handling of his party's extensive ties to the Unification Church.

Japan’s governing party is struggling to quell public suspicion over party members’ ties with the controversial Unification Church.