Prime Minister Ishiba
Japan's Historic Political Crossroads: Potential First Woman PM or Youngest Modern Leader
Oct 03, 2025 08:21 am CST
Japan approaches a pivotal political moment as Saturday's Liberal Democratic Party leadership vote could deliver either the nation's first female prime minister in Sanae Takaichi or its youngest modern-era leader in Shinjiro Koizumi. The election comes as the ruling party faces significant challenges, including electoral defeats and an economy requiring revitalization, with the winner needing to navigate complex domestic policies and international relations, particularly with the United States.
Trump Poised To Add Japan Stop To Upcoming Asia Trip
Sep 25, 2025 05:27 am CST
U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.