Overcoming the challenges that lay ahead will require the prime minister to make the best use of his political and diplomatic negotiating skills. Read more
Ishiba appears to be charting a new course on renewable energy, especially with a nascent effort to tap Japan’s bountiful geothermal potential. Read more
The appointments seem to reflect Ishiba’s desire to maintain internal party harmony ahead of a general election and reward those who have supported him. Read more
The transit on Wednesday, which follows a spate of Chinese military moves near Japan, drew a strongly worded warning from Beijing. Read more
The MSDF’s destroyer Sazanami reportedly sailed through the waterway on Wednesday, following a spate of Chinese military moves near Japan. Read more
The former defense minister is highly regarded among the public and local chapters of the ruling party, but it’s a different story when it comes to LDP lawmakers. Read more
Ahead of Friday’s voting, Koizumi, 43, was backed by over 50 LDP lawmakers, according to the survey of LDP lawmakers and others conducted by Sunday. Read more
The leaders of Japan and Australia agreed to enhance their countries’ cooperation on economic security and affirmed the importance of expanding youth exchanges. Read more
The leaders agreed to “advance cooperation” on a range of security, economic and diplomatic issues as both leaders prepare to leave office. Read more
China has long objected to the Quad, calling it part of a concerted effort to encircle and contain Beijing. Read more
