Shigeru Ishiba (fourth from right) said he would take the election result ‘humbly and seriously’ - Toru Hanai/Bloomberg Japan’s prime minister refused to step down despite losing his majority, thanks ...

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The embattled leader is trying to head off a deep split in his party over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States. By River Akira Davis ...

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol (left), U.S. President Joe Biden (center), and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (right) during their summit at Camp David, U.S., Aug. 18, 2023. Credit: ...

The unpopular prime minister is bowing to pressure within his party. But it is unclear whether the party is truly ready to choose a candidate who will meet the public’s concerns. By River Akira Davis ...

SEOUL, South Korea — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down next month, signaling possible political uncertainty ahead for one of the closest U.S. allies in Asia. Kishida’s ...

The government of Japan this week extended the application of nine laws related to spousal rights and responsibilities to same-sex couples, a significant, if limited, victory in the country’s slow ...

Japan's recent amendments to its immigration laws, which limit the number of times foreign nationals can apply for asylum, represent a significant step towards refining the country's asylum process.