How Fumio Kishida might steer Japan as the next Prime Minister
He has vowed to appoint a ministerial aide on human rights issues, rattling China.
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LDP elects Kishida as head
Kishida won 257 votes in a runoff to defeat Taro Kono, who won 170 votes.
Japan’s ruling party kingmaker Nikai kept cards close to his chest
Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai's tenure has been the longest in the party's history.
Rare ruby-red soba flowers bloom in Nagano fields
Rare ruby-red buckwheat flowers that are now almost in full bloom in the town of Minowa, Nagano Prefecture.
Election to replace LDP President Suga takes place today
There are sharp differences among the 4 hopefuls over the country's overall energy policy.
Draft of Japan’s cybersecurity strategy names China, Russia and North Korea as a threat
The New Cybersecurity Strategy also includes cooperation with the United States, Australia, India and Asean.
Nasal medicines to treat COVID-19 being developed
Scientists wish to start clinical tests within a year.
LDP presidential election campaign kicks off
Voting for the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election campaign will take place on Sep 29.
Depression prevalence doubles in Japan: OECD survey
The spread of novel coronavirus infections appears to have more than doubled the number of people experiencing depression in Japan, according to an international survey on mental…