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"Pace is too slow." Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

Eight years ago Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor

The Independent UK

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Wins Third Term Easily

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike secures a third term in a closely watched election, emphasizing policies like childcare subsidies and Olympics hosting amidst C...

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Japan's ruling party loses all 3 seats in special vote, seen as punishment for corruption scandal

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party appears to have lost all three seats in Sunday’s parliamentary by-elections

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Which parties have experienced political death, and who’s teetering on the brink?

Political analyst Kevin Bonham runs through which minor parties have folded, renamed, disbanded and otherwise fallen off the face of the earth altogether.

Crikey

While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’?

Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in Japan the spectre of a second Trump White House looms large

The Guardian - AU

‘Ruining my career’: calls grow for Japan to change law on married surnames

Japan is the only country in the world that requires spouses to use the same name, but after decades of inaction, appetite for change is building

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s former PM, 83-year-old Aso, piles insults on female foreign minister

Taro Aso, vice-president of ruling LDP, said Yoko Kamikawa ‘not that good looking’, got her name wrong, used ageist jibe and mixed up her place in history

The Guardian - AU

Kishida Vows Reforms, Breaks from Corruption Scandal in Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vows to break from money politics amid major corruption scandal, while prioritizing military strengthening and Japan-U...

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Japan prosecutors make first arrest in financial scandal engulfing ruling party

Tokyo district public prosecutors’ office says it has arrested Yoshitaka Ikeda, a former vice-education minister

The Guardian - AU

Japan prosecutors make first arrest in the political fundraising scandal sweeping the ruling party

Japanese prosecutors have made their first arrest in connection with a major political slush funds scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s already unpopular government

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Party bosses fall in Japan's worst political corruption scandal in decades

Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party replaced two of its top executives as part of a purge related to investigations into alleged political slush funds.

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida replaces 4 ministers linked to slush funds scandal to contain damage to party

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has replaced four of his Cabinet ministers in an effort to contain the damage from a widening slush funds scandal that has shaken his governing party

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s ruling party engulfed by political fundraising scandal

Four ministers resign amid reports that prosecutors were poised to raid offices of dozens of ruling party MPs

Al Jazeera

Ministers quit as Japan’s PM Kishida battles for trust amid fraud scandal

Escalating scandal involving allegations of unreported kickbacks from ruling party fundraising claims key ministers.

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International Business Times

Three Japanese Ministers Resign Over Kickbacks Scandal: Reports

Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party, media reports said.

The Independent UK

Kishida says he regrets a ruling party funds scandal and will work on partial changes to his Cabinet

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to replace some of his Cabinet ministers to address public criticism and distrust over his governing party’s widening slush funds scandal

Al Jazeera

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida banks on women to revive his fortunes

Kishida’s public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

The Guardian - AU

Japan may seek to dissolve Moonies church in wake of Shinzo Abe killing

Japanese media report the courts may be asked to disband the Unification church amid criticism of ruling party’s ties to organisation

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida mulling reshuffle during 1st half of September

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering a Cabinet reshuffle and executive appointments within the Liberal Democratic Party in the first half of September, according to government and party sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Talking points compiled on easing defense exports

The Liberal Democratic Party and its governing coalition partner Komeito on Wednesday finalized a document listing issues to be discussed toward easing the nation's restrictions related to defense equipment exports.

Wales Online

Cardiff council urged not to make 'same mistakes' and set lower housebuilding target

The council has agreed the number of houses it wants to build

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