The decision not to seek reelection marks the end of an era for the party and raises questions on how it might impact the LDP’s presidential race. Read more
Yamaguchi, whose term expires on Sept. 28, will likely be succeeded by Secretary-General Keiichi Ishii, in the first change in party leadership since 2009. Read more
The junior coalition partner of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has sent a delegation to Beijing in a bid to improve ties on a trip delayed from the summer amid strains be... Read more
Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi plans to visit Beijing for two days from Nov. 22 for talks with key Chinese officials, sources have said. Read more
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and junior coalition partner Komeito ended a monthlong feud that had threatened to split the more than two-decade-old coalition, agreeing Monday to suppor... Read more
Japan on Monday urged China to rein in a barrage of harassing phone calls and other protests following Tokyo’s decision last week to release treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear po... Read more
