Japanese Politics

In the last 10 minutes

Japan’s Prime Minister Faces Jeopardy in Election Political Wire11:38

In the last half-hour

Japan election live: One hour until polls close Nikkei Asian Review11:19

In the last hour

Japan upper house election live: One hour until polls close Nikkei Asian Review11:02

In the last 2 hours

Japan upper house election live: Voting coming to a close Nikkei Asian Review10:12

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba BBC10:09

(Update 2) Voting Underway in Japan's Upper House Election Jiji Press09:56

In the last 4 hours

Japan to promote sign language with new law ahead of Deaflympics The Mainichi09:05

Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration Al Jazeera08:56

Japan votes to elect 125 lawmakers, in crucial test for Premier Ishiba's minority government Anadolu Agency08:53

Japan votes in a key election as Ishiba faces possible setback Asahi Shimbun08:46

Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Ishiba Times LIVE08:36

Japanese companies must be self-reliant in Taiwan Strait conflict Taiwan News08:20

Japan voting to elect 125 lawmakers, in crucial test for Premier Ishiba's minority government Anadolu Agency08:02

In the last 6 hours

Japan sees a future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels Oman Observer07:23

Agriculture Minister: Rice in Japan Costs $6/kg, Just Under $1 in Indonesia Jakarta Globe06:31

Japan bets on ultra-thin perovskite solar panels for energy future The Sun Daily06:04

Hard times lure voters to the Japan-first bandwagon The Observer06:03

(Update) Voting Underway in Japan's Upper House Election Jiji Press06:02

In the last 8 hours

Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minister Ishiba faces a possible loss The Korea Times05:32

What is 'Expo diplomacy'? How many foreign dignitaries has Japan PM met through it? The Mainichi05:04

Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minsiter Ishiba faces a loss and political uncertainty ABC News04:41

Japan sees bright future for ultra-thin, flexible solar panels Digital Journal04:09

Earlier today

Japan heads to polls in key test for prime minister The North West Star02:45

Voting underway in Japan for upper house race, with focus on majority The Mainichi02:37

Voting Begins for Japan's Upper House Election Jiji Press02:28

Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Shigeru Ishiba Channel NewsAsia02:19

Yesterday

Japan's voters head to polls with inflation, immigration in focus Nikkei Asian Review23:32 19-Jul-25

Polls open for key Upper House election that could shake Japanese politics The Japan Times23:05 19-Jul-25

Japan PM faces reckoning in upper house election France 2422:07 19-Jul-25

Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Ishiba Japan Today21:52 19-Jul-25

Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa to hold more trade talks in U.S. this week Japan Today21:52 19-Jul-25

Japan Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement in Sweida, Calls for Its Implementation Syrian Arab News Agency18:48 19-Jul-25

Record 21.45 M. Vote Early in Japan Upper House Poll Jiji Press14:15 19-Jul-25

Japan set to meet 2% defense target, but future hikes uncertain The Mainichi14:03 19-Jul-25

Japan set for elections, critical to minority government Anadolu Agency12:50 19-Jul-25

Japan eyes tariff talks in US next week before Aug. 1 deadline Nikkei Asian Review12:10 19-Jul-25

Japan tariff negotiator to hold more trade talks in US The North West Star12:00 19-Jul-25

Kyrgyzstan broadens green cooperation talks with Japan’s Marubeni Trend News Agency11:30 19-Jul-25

Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa to hold more trade talks in US next week Channel NewsAsia11:14 19-Jul-25

Osaka group protests Sanseito leader's use of anti-Korean slur in election speech The Mainichi10:39 19-Jul-25

Reuse of Fukushima Soil Begins at PM Office in Tokyo Jiji Press10:00 19-Jul-25

Malaysia-Japan Ties Built On Strategic Partnership, Trust Since 1957 – Zambry Bernama09:21 19-Jul-25

Slightly radioactive Fukushima soil is used at Japanese prime minister's office to prove safety Asahi Shimbun08:12 19-Jul-25

'Clumsy' Japanese PM Ishiba's future in the balance Channel NewsAsia07:01 19-Jul-25

Turkmenistan organizes major business event with Japanese investors Trend News Agency06:55 19-Jul-25

Citizens protest in east Japan city over xenophobic remarks in upper house race The Mainichi06:25 19-Jul-25

Newsquawk Week Ahead: ECB, PBoC Lpr, Global PMIs and the Japanese Upper House Election ForexLive.com05:11 19-Jul-25

Japan's minority government facing election snub The North West Star04:12 19-Jul-25

Japan's PM Ishiba faces uphill battle in upper house election amid rising prices and US tariffs The Mainichi04:02 19-Jul-25

Japan's PM Ishiba faces uphill battle in upper house election with US tariffs and prices rising ABC News03:04 19-Jul-25

With a simulated earthquake, US and Japan gauge evolving command coordination Stripes02:50 19-Jul-25

Can Japan hit 7% yearly minimum wage hike in push for 1,500 yen/hour national target? The Mainichi01:03 19-Jul-25

Essential Geopolitics: Japan's Upper House Parliament Elections Stratfor00:33 19-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

U.S. Treasury chief sure of 'good' tariff deal with Japan: Ishiba Japan Today21:52 18-Jul-25

Japan, EU to hold summit on Wednesday in Tokyo Japan Today21:52 18-Jul-25

Unease over Japan, South Korea market Bangkok Post21:38 18-Jul-25

Gas Pains: Why Australia Must Reset Its Energy Ties With Japan and South Korea The Diplomat21:20 18-Jul-25

Tamaki Yuichiro, Japan’s populist upstart who wants to be prime minister The Economist20:44 18-Jul-25

'Japan, US can reach a good trade deal' The Economic Times20:38 18-Jul-25

U.S. promotes 'free and open Indo-Pacific' with Japan, S. Korea leaders UPI20:19 18-Jul-25

President’s visit described as key in marketing the brand Zimbabwe at the highest level ZBC News Online19:39 18-Jul-25

Japan’s Rapidus edging to its AI goals Taipei Times18:33 18-Jul-25

Japanese stocks open lower ahead of upper house elections Bahrain News Agency17:48 18-Jul-25

Ishiba skipping NATO summit exposes gaps in Japan's Europe engagement The German Marshall Fund of the United States17:36 18-Jul-25

USD/JPY at critical juncture with Japan's political risk and monetary policy in focus FXstreet17:35 18-Jul-25

Explainer – What’s at stake in Japan’s upper house elections? Anadolu Agency16:43 18-Jul-25

US treasury secretary says Japan trade deal 'remains possible' Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha16:39 18-Jul-25

US Treasury's Bessent says good tariff deal with Japan still possible Channel NewsAsia16:35 18-Jul-25

Japan finance minister aware of market concerns about fiscal health Channel NewsAsia16:15 18-Jul-25

Ishiba, Bessent Agree to Continue Tariff Talks Jiji Press16:10 18-Jul-25

Could a hard-right party swing Japan’s election? GZERO Media16:02 18-Jul-25

Deputy Secretary Landau’s Trilateral Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi and ROK First Vice Foreign… U.S Department of State15:57 18-Jul-25

Japan, U.S., S. Korea Reconfirm Cooperation over N. Korea Jiji Press14:59 18-Jul-25

Japanese stock indices decline amid senate election anticipation The Peninsula14:46 18-Jul-25

Japan's Ishiba says Bessent confident of 'good' tariff deal Nikkei Asian Review14:42 18-Jul-25

S. Korea, US, Japan reaffirm 'strong' NK deterrence in high-level diplomatic talks The Korea Herald14:02 18-Jul-25

Tokyo Stocks to Reflect Upper House Election Results Next Week Jiji Press14:00 18-Jul-25

Japan’s Upper House Election Could Influence Bitcoin Tax Policy and Market Dynamics Coinotag13:59 18-Jul-25

Japan’s Upper House Election on Sunday: Bitcoin Market Implications BeInCrypto13:44 18-Jul-25

(Update 2) Japan Emperor Emeritus Found with Another Heart Disorder Jiji Press13:37 18-Jul-25

US, Japan, South Korea hold trilateral meeting in Tokyo Anadolu Agency13:10 18-Jul-25

Japanese yen soft ahead of Sunday election, US dollar clings to weekly gains Channel NewsAsia13:02 18-Jul-25

Japan, US can reach good trade deal, Bessent tells Ishiba The Korea Herald13:00 18-Jul-25

Global shares firm as US consumer holds up, yen weak ahead of Japan vote Channel NewsAsia12:42 18-Jul-25

Japanese shares end slightly lower The Business Standard12:26 18-Jul-25

Japanese Premier Ishiba eyes fresh talks with Trump over tariffs Anadolu Agency12:19 18-Jul-25

Japan PM asks US Treasury chief to advance tariff talks The Mainichi12:04 18-Jul-25

Korea, U.S., Japan reaffirm 'strong' North Korea deterrence in high-level diplomatic talks Korea JoongAng Daily12:01 18-Jul-25

Press Statement by Policy Section Chief of Institute for Japanese Studies under DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA Watch11:59 18-Jul-25

(Update) Japan's Emperor Emeritus Leaves Hospital after Heart Treatment Jiji Press11:55 18-Jul-25

G20: Japan finance minister calls for vigilance against FX volatility Times LIVE11:49 18-Jul-25

US Treasury chief meets Japan's premier ahead of tariff deadline Yeni Şafak11:45 18-Jul-25

Japan is facing an economic crisis caused by high inflation and bond yields Not A Yes Man's Economics11:18 18-Jul-25

US Treasury's Bessent believes good tariff deal is possible, Japan PM Ishiba says Yahoo! US11:03 18-Jul-25

Upper house race candidates call for controls on foreigners near Tokyo, ignoring reality The Mainichi11:03 18-Jul-25

JPY: Sunday’s vote could send USD/JPY above 150 – ING FXstreet10:58 18-Jul-25

Rapidus reports 2-nanometer progress, moving Japan closer to semiconductor goals The Japan Times10:50 18-Jul-25

Visit to Japan by Honorable Samson Samsen, Minister of Trade and Commerce of the Republic of Vanuatu Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)10:22 18-Jul-25

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan election puts foreign residents in focus Nikkei Asian Review10:17 18-Jul-25

How US tariffs on Japan could impact Americans playing Nintendo video games ABC News10:12 18-Jul-25

Japan-U.S. Vice-Ministers’ Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)10:11 18-Jul-25

Global shares rise as US consumer holds up, yen weak ahead of Japan vote Channel NewsAsia10:09 18-Jul-25

Concerns grow in Japan over possible Russian interference in Sunday’s election The Japan Times10:04 18-Jul-25

Japan's former emperor diagnosed with another heart condition The Mainichi10:02 18-Jul-25

Japanese yen on back foot ahead of Sunday election, US dollar stays strong Channel NewsAsia09:59 18-Jul-25

Japanese markets brace for triple whammy if opposition wins big The Japan Times09:59 18-Jul-25

In Japanese politics, rice is the 'third rail' The Japan Times09:46 18-Jul-25

Japan rice prices soar again in June, soaring by 99% RTE09:46 18-Jul-25

Japan removes last restrictions on female soldiers Defence Blog09:45 18-Jul-25

Japan must be ready for an increasingly dangerous world The Japan Times09:36 18-Jul-25

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Organizes Visit for Diplomatic Envoys to the Thematic Exhibition Commemorating the 80th … Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China09:29 18-Jul-25

Japan: regional security faces “severe” challenges Defence Blog09:25 18-Jul-25

Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Liu Jinsong Lodges Serious Protests with… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China09:19 18-Jul-25

Japan Raps South Korea over Exercises near Takeshima Jiji Press09:12 18-Jul-25

Tokyo stocks end lower amid caution before upper house election The Mainichi08:55 18-Jul-25

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