Japan's farm minister and the chief government spokesperson joined the race on Tuesday to lead the ruling party, pledging ...

The two most prominent names are former economic minister Sanae Takaichi and current farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi.

It’s true that I told my supporters of my intentions,” Koizumi told reporters at his regular press conference on Tuesday, referring to a meeting at the weekend at which he informed local party ...

This is shaping up to be an even less predictable race than the last one, when Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pulled off a ...

A friend and a foe of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are seen as the front-runners to succeed the lame-duck leader of the ...

Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is seen as the most suitable candidate to lead Japan's ruling Liberal ...

The chief cabinet secretary is seen as a counterbalance to the more right-leaning former economic security ministers Sanae ...

Japans political landscape is shifting as key figures enter the race to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishibas resignation. Ishiba stepped down after a ...

Top Japanese government officials have announced to enter the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race following ...

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new leader on October 4 to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru ...

Former Economic Security Minister Takaichi Sanae is set to throw her hat in the ring for the race to lead Japan's ruling ...

At this crossroads, Sanae Takaichi is uniquely positioned to restore that sense of direction. She is not simply another ...