Sanae Takaichi to Lead Japan’s LDP, Abenomics 2.0 in Focus
Sanae Takaichi is set to lead Japan’s LDP, aiming to revamp Abenomics with fresh spending, tax cuts & growth in tech, AI, and green sectors.
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Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader, Poised to Be Japan’s Next PM
Sanae Takaichi has won the LDP presidential race and is set to become Japan’s next prime minister, facing a hung parliament and partnerships with opposition lawmakers.
Unveiling Japan’s Unit 731 Cover-Up
A look at how Japan’s WWII Unit 731 atrocities were hidden, and why fighting historical revisionism matters today.
Kobayashi Enters LDP Leadership Race for Oct 4 Vote
Ex-minister Takayuki Kobayashi has announced his bid for the LDP leadership race, aiming to succeed Shigeru Ishiba in the Oct 4 vote amid party shake-ups.
Japanese PM Ishiba Resigns: Why Now?
Japanese PM Ishiba announced his resignation amid election losses and trade tensions. What’s next for Japan’s economy and politics?
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba to Resign After LDP Loss
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will resign after LDP lost its upper house majority in July, aiming to avoid a party split. Here’s what young Asian news junkies need to know.
Ishiba’s Yasukuni Visit Sparks Debate on Japan’s Militarist Past
Japanese PM Ishiba’s August 15 visit to Yasukuni Shrine, which enshrines WWII war criminals, reignites debate over Japan’s militarist past and constitutional limits.