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Liberal Democratic Party
‘Hopeless’: Japan’s Weak Opposition No Match for Ruling LDP
By Mari Yamaguchi
Few expect the opposition to gain any ground in Japan’s upper house election on July 10.
Japan’s Ruling LDP Wins Outright Majority in General Election
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s new prime minister secured a comfortable win in the lower house election, with the opposition suffering a significant defeat.
Japan’s General Election Gives a Rare Chance of Political Change
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s opposition parties have teamed up, but will it be enough to bring about a change in government?
Japan’s Ruling Party Sees By-election Setback in Preview of Sunday’s Vote
By Mari Yamaguchi
The Liberal Democratic Party went 1-for-2 in the by-elections, raising the odds the LDP will lose ground in the general election on October 31.
Japan Ex-Diplomat Kishida Wins Party Vote, to Become New PM
By Mari Yamaguchi
Japan's new leader faces an uphill battle in reviving a pandemic-hit economy and addressing growing regional security risks.
Japan’s Prime Minister Hopefuls Outline Different Visions
By Mari Yamaguchi
The LDP presidential race – which will determine the country’s next leader – is shaping up.
Tokyo Local Elections Are a Wake-up Call for Japan’s Ruling Party
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan’s ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election. Is this the beginning of a leadership vacuum in Japan?
Japan’s Ruling Party Loses 3 Key Elections in Bow to Suga
By Mari Yamaguchi
With full elections due by this fall, the opposition's sweep of Sunday's by-elections is a warning sign for Prime Minister Suga and the LDP.
Japan Should Have a Serious Debate on Revising Its Constitution—But Not Now
By Rintaro Nishimura
Shinzo Abe is right about the need for a debate, but the time is not right.
New Year, New Scandals for Japan’s Ruling Party
By Mina Pollmann
Once again, Abe and his LDP are beset by multiple scandals. And once again, it doesn't seem to be impacting their political dominance.
What Japan's Elections Tell Us About a Post-Abe LDP
By Mina Pollmann
The results were an indication of ballot box strength, but Abe's pending Cabinet reshuffle will be equally telling.
After the Presidential Election, What Next for Abe and the LDP?
By Thisanka Siripala
After a sweeping victory against a rival LDP member, Abe secures a new 3 year term as party leader -- and prime minister.