Japan’s LDP Is Teetering as Far-Right Challenger Emerges

The current political crisis is the result of a July 20 election in Japan’s upper house, the less-powerful chamber in parliament. It has no direct role in determining the prime minister but is an indicator of political fortunes in a country where the foundation of individual leaders is generally unstable, even as the ruling party ...

Two storms approaching Japan

Japan's weather officials say tropical storm Co-may is approaching Okinawa's main island, after having regained strength Sunday night. ( read original story ...)