Jio Kamata

Japan’s main opposition party is holding a leadership election. Is it ready to shake off the stigma of the previous DPJ government?

For decades, hawkish economic policy was a hallmark of the LDP. Then Abe Shinzo changed the game with “Abenomics.”

The upcoming LDP election will be a battle over policy and personality, and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his predecessor, Suga Yoshihide, symbolize the LDP's internal divide.

The Japanese leader missed his chance to hold a snap election and cement his power. Now his leadership of both party and country is in jeopardy.

A CDP government looks more likely than ever – even if it’s still a low-odds proposition. 

Although with deep hesitation, the country as a whole is beginning to reconfigure the meaning of pacifism.

The LDP's coalition partner is opposed to allowing exports of the co-produced fighters, citing public resistance to the idea.

Despite progress on key conservative priorities, the Japanese prime minister hasn’t been able to shake his liberal reputation.

The success of Nippon Ishin as a national political force has originated from their effort to convince the voters of their competent governance in Osaka. The Expo is a major test.

Despite a growing scandal and bottom-dwelling approval ratings, Prime Minister Kishida faces a window of stability.

The LDP is hoping to capitalize on rifts within the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the opposition ranks.