A recent bump in approval ratings and a show of bipartisan unity have given the prime minister a boost in parliament. Read more
Ahead of the Upper House election, the prime minister has unveiled the ambitious target, along with raising the average income by at least half. Read more
A double election could result in more political stability if either bloc manages to capture both chambers, or continued instability if neither holds a majority. Read more
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s administration was considering setting up the panel as early as April. Read more
Ideas range from stricter driver’s license tests for foreign nationals to increasing taxes on foreign visitors. Read more
The prime minister is apparently sending a warning to the main opposition at a time when battles between the ruling and opposition camps are intensifying. Read more
There are fears that the approach may cause farmers, a key support bloc, to distance themselves from the party. Read more
The removal of 110,000 unnecessary hospital beds is estimated to save around ¥1 trillion in medical costs. Read more
The problems reported include illegal waste dumping and foreigners illegally working. Read more
The agreement largely revolves around a plan to boost funding for the basic pension program, which provides coverage to all residents in Japan age 20 to 60. Read more
