Japan elects 1st female prime minister
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Sanae Takaichi has become Japan's first female prime minister, a significant milestone in the country's male-dominated political landscape.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Friday issued a message to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. He stressed that politicians must have the pride not to yield to irresponsible populism.
Outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Oct. 10 released a statement of personal reflections to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II by posing a tantalizing question: “Why couldn’t Japan avoid that war?
Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, marking an end to the administration that took office just over a year ago. ..
New Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa led negotiations with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to
Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi prepares to meet President Donald Trump next week. She will offer a package including U.S. pickups, soybeans, and gas. This meeting marks her first major diplomatic test.