Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is looking to make policy deals short of expanding its ruling coalition after the ruling party was crushed in weekend elections where they lost their majority. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss
Japan's prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to continue ruling the country despite a bruising loss suffered by his party at the general election. The country now faces an uncertain political future as the coalition led by the long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority in parliament, its worst result in over a ...
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan’s long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandals ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Pro-Palestine Lawmakers Hold on to their Seats in Parliament Elections
Amid a majority loss by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the two Reiwa Party voices of Gaza retain their seats in Parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks rally as yen tumbles after coalition drubbing
Japanese stocks rose on Monday as the yen careened to a three-month low after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing in Sunday's election, raising uncertainty over the path for policy and the economy. ( read original story ...)
Voters deliver a historic rebuke to Japan’s ruling coalition
JAPAN’S RULING coalition failed in lower-house elections on October 27th to secure a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009. This stunning rebuke of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) reflects voters’ frustrations over recent political scandals and the rising cost of living. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nippon Ishin party loses momentum outside Osaka amid LDP backlash
Nippon Ishin (the Japan Innovation Party) failed to maintain its 43 seats in the Oct. 27 House of Representatives election, lacking the momen・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals extent of injury after cutting tennis season short
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has revealed the details of her injury, which forced her to cut her season short. The former Women’s Tennis Association No. 1 player had to retire from her match ... ( read original story ...)
New Prime Minister Promises Industry Support as Tokyo Film Festival Gets Underway
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru promises movie industry support as Tokyo International Film Festival dodges the rain at opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Tree-felling under way in Tokyo park amid anger from green campaigners
The cutting is under way at Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo to make way for skyscrapers. Tree-cutting is under way in the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo – a flashpoint for more than a year between environmentalists and property developers. ( read original story ...)
Yen slips as election result clouds rate hike outlook
Japan's ruling coalition lost its Lower House majority in Sunday's general election, with the opposition seeing significant gains. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Chief Ando Hirayasu Emphasizes International Dialog, Women’s Empowerment
The 37th Tokyo International Film Festival is doubling down on global networking and gender equality initiatives, says festival chair Ando Hirayasu. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP’s electoral shock, analysts say
Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Yen Weakens, Japan Stocks Face Pressure on Election Blow to LDP
The yen fell to three-month low and futures pointed to a drop in Japanese stocks Monday after the Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner were dealt a heavy blow in a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM under pressure after debacle election
Ishiba, 67, called Sunday's election days after taking office on October 1, but voters angry at a slush fund scandal punished his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has governed Japan almost non-stop since 1955. "We are receiving severe judgment ... ( read original story ...)
BEST tankers bag 25 medals in Tokyo
The Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) will be going home with a impressive haul of seven gold, six silver and 12 bronze medals from the 2024 Buccaneer Invitational Swimming Championships held at the St. ( read original story ...)