Kishida aims for stability in new Cabinet
Kishida likely intends to also assert his own individuality through measures such as promoting young lawmakers to other key posts.
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Chiba brewery makes prize-winning umeshu with top-notch sake
The brewery, which was established in 1830, uses its two top categories of sake made from highly polished rice.
Funeral held for Abe at Tokyo temple
The wake was attended by about 2,500 people from around the word, from Kishida to visiting US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and LDP officials.
Election won, Kishida sets sights on economic policies
Difficult tasks lie ahead for his administration, including coordination over fiscal resources needed to enhance the nation’s defense capabilities.
Japan’s ruling bloc victory boosts majority in Upper House election
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will wait for the full election results before deciding on a cabinet reshuffle.
Yamagami ‘caused problems’ at work
The suspect in the fatal attack on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had quit a job in May at a factory in Kyoto Prefecture.
Japanese start-ups entering reforestation market
Companies like Green Foresters engages in reforestation in the Kanto region of Tokyo. Owner Shotaro Nakai says, “mountain restoration is an area [that] has room for growth”.
Ex-PM Abe shot dead
The former PM suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and has been taken to hospital, according to firefighters. Several others were injured.
Global shock as Abe is attacked.
The Financial Times said the shooting was “the most significant act of political violence to rock the country in half a century.”
Political parties post short videos on social media to woo young voters
In the videos, each lasting about one minute or less, parties are using their ingenuity to convey simple messages.