Japan politics

The sudden mid-term resignation of Japan’s prime minister creates confusion amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Despite enormous stature and power, Abe leaves office having accomplished relatively little.

Even as Abe set a new mark for most consecutive days as Japan’s prime minister, a series of hospital visits have raised questions.

A mammoth voter buying scandal involving a former ruling LDP cabinet minister poses a challenge for the Abe administration.

Despite strong disapproval of Prime Minister Abe’s COVID-19 response, the public sees little alternative to his continued governance.

Abe’s approval ratings fell to a two-year low as online protests derailed the passage of a bill delaying the retirement age of prosecutors.

The prime minister’s political legacy is at stake amid the coronavirus epidemic.

In response to Japan’s super aging society, Prime Minister Abe vows to tackle Japan's biggest challenge: major social security reform.

Once again, Abe and his LDP are beset by multiple scandals. And once again, it doesn't seem to be impacting their political dominance.

Relations between Japan and South Korea have long fluctuated between comity and crisis.

Despite a record number of female and handicapped candidates winning seats, hurdles remain.