Fumio Kishida

Kishida said it was important to gain people's trust and that the new Cabinet included only those who agreed to strictly review their ties to the Unification Church.

Why are the leaders of Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan heading to a NATO summit?

Kishida’s response to the war in Ukraine has been surprisingly robust.

Japan has to think carefully about how it wants to phrase its relationship with China.

Kishida came to power at a fraught time for Japan, both at home and in its foreign relations.

While Kishida retains many of his predecessor's economic policies, his mission to reduce income disparities represents a fresh take on economic security.

The backgrounds and formative influences of the candidates are a particularly rich trove of information, given the powerful role of factional lineages and dynastic politics in Japan.

The markets are backing the maverick Kono to prevail as the LDP presidential race heats up.

The LDP presidential race – which will determine the country’s next leader – is shaping up.

If Kishida Fumio, Japan's longest-serving foreign minister, becomes prime minister, what will his foreign policy agenda look like?

The Liberal Democrats and their coalition partner have a majority in parliament. Whoever wins the September 29 party vote is likely to become the new prime minister.