Japan Upper House Election to Test Ishiba’s Grip on Power
The Japan upper house election is set for July 20. The government confirmed the date on Tuesday. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces growing challenges,...
Sanseito Party Rise Marks Growing Right-Wing Populism in Japan
The Sanseito party rise reflects a growing wave of right-wing populism in Japan. Established in 2020 during the pandemic, the party quickly capitalized on...
Japan Supports U.S. Strikes on Iran as Nuclear Tensions Rise
Japan supports U.S. strikes on Iran, signaling cautious alignment with Washington amid growing nuclear tensions in the Middle East. The Japanese government commented Monday...
Japan Cancels NATO Summit Attendance Amid Uncertainty
Japan cancels NATO summit attendance this week, breaking a diplomatic streak that started in 2022. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided not to attend the...
Japan-U.S. Tariff Negotiations Stall as Ishiba Resists Auto Tariff Concessions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba returned empty-handed from a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Canada, failing to reach a breakthrough in...
