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Posted inJapan

Japan’s PM Suga falls on his sword

by Jake Adelstein and Chihiro Kai September 3, 2021September 9, 2021

TOKYO – In a move that shocked Japan with its timing, but which had been widely predicted, unpopular Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced on Friday that he will not run again as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Suga will remain in power until a party leadership election takes place on September 29. He […]

Posted inJapan

Suga era comes into view in Japan

by Andrew Salmon September 14, 2020September 17, 2020
Posted inJapan

Mob war mirrors race for Japan’s next premier

by Jake Adelstein September 6, 2020September 9, 2020
Posted inJapan

End of an Abe era for Japan

by Jake Adelstein and Andrew Salmon August 28, 2020September 2, 2020
Sailors in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force stand at attention aboard the JS KAGA DDH-184 as it arrives at Tanjung Priok port in Indonesia on September 18, 2018. Photo: Andrew Lotulung/NurPhoto)
Posted inJapan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, World

Changing Japan’s Constitution – a lot of work, but for what?

by Grant Newsham September 20, 2018February 18, 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces his candidacy for the upcoming ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election on August 26. Photo: AFP
Posted inJapan, Northeast Asia

Shinzo Abe seeks fresh term

by Asia Times staff and agencies August 26, 2018February 18, 2020
All eyes will be on Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda next week. Photo: AFP
Posted inJapan, Middle East, North Korea, Northeast Asia, World

Might a post-Abe Bank of Japan go rogue?

by William Pesek April 22, 2018February 18, 2020

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