TOKYO - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces the first major scandal since taking office after appointing Kazuo Yana, who had been disciplined over the Liberal Democratic Party's factional slush-fund scandal, as agriculture minister, a misstep that could mark a turning…
The latest news and updates on Shinjiro Koizumi, a prominent Japanese politician and Member of the House of Representatives for the Liberal Democratic Party. Currently serving as Minister of Agriculture, he previously held the post of Minister of the Environment…
Leaders agree to boost economic security and expand tech cooperation Oct. 29, 2026 09:31 TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Japan and Germany restated their support for peace in the Taiwan Strait and agreed to work more closely on defense, trade, and tech, CNA reported Thursday.
October 29, 2026 (Mainichi Japan) BERLIN/TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Germany and Japan have agreed to hold defense minister-level talks soon to discuss the European country's possible participation in a next-generation fighter jet program led by the Asian nation, Britain and Italy, German Chancellor…
In Italy, there was a political coalition called the "Olive Tree." Political parties with different ideologies, histories, and support bases joined hands for the sake of a change in government. Of course, it was not an easy task. Concessions were…
He served as Prime Minister for about one year.However, the systems he laid the groundwork for continue to support our lives even after he left office. The morning edition of the Yomiuri Shimbun on October 27 reported that former Prime…
Germany and Japan have agreed to deepen cooperation on economic security, advanced technologies and defence during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to Tokyo. Japan and Germany are "premium partners" and it is currently more important than ever that they contribute…
Wednesday October 28, 2026 India has welcomed Japan's growing economic and technological engagement with its northeastern states, saying initiatives are under way to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the region. Asked about reports of Japan's interest in using northeastern India…
Japan has deployed personnel to India to explore training opportunities for its long-range surface-to-ship missiles and attack drones. The move aims to strengthen India-Japan defence cooperation, enhance military exchanges and address operational challenges amid growing Indo-Pacific security concerns Tokyo: Japan…
According to the Liberal Democratic Party, former Prime Minister Fukuda passed away on the 22nd of this month. Born in Setagaya, Tokyo, in 1936, he served as a secretary to his father, former Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda, before being elected to the…
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party: cabinet moves, policy debates, and security posture.
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