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NATSUO YAMAGUCHI

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito (left) and LDP counterpart Sanae Takaichi meet in Tokyo on Tuesday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 8, 2025
After 26 years, Komeito may be showing signs it will break with LDP
Komeito not immediately endorsing Takaichi reflects deep concerns among Soka Gakkai members, the party＊s main supporters in the lay Buddhist group, about her ideology and policies.
Former Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi addresses a meeting of the party's lawmakers held in the Diet building on Friday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 20, 2025
Former Komeito head Natsuo Yamaguchi to retire from politics
Yamaguchi served as Komeito chief for eight terms, or 15 years, through last September.
Komeito lawmaker Natsuo Yamaguchi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 5, 2024
Ex-Komeito chief Yamaguchi won＊t run for Upper House district seat
The 72-year-old did not say whether he will aim to secure a proportional representation seat or retire from politics.
Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi announces his decision not to seek reelection in his party's Sept. 28 presidential election, in Tokyo on Tuesday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 10, 2024
Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi announces decision to step down
The decision not to seek reelection marks the end of an era for the party and raises questions on how it might impact the LDP＊s presidential race.
Komeito Secretary-General Keiichi Ishii
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 9, 2024
Keiichi Ishii set to replace Natsuo Yamaguchi as Komeito chief
The move would mark the first change in party leadership since 2009.
Komeito, the junior partner in Japan's ruling bloc, has begun preparations to replace Natsuo Yamaguchi as its leader, in what would be the first change in party leadership since 2009.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 7, 2024
Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi set to be replaced as leader
Yamaguchi, whose term expires on Sept. 28, will likely be succeeded by Secretary-General Keiichi Ishii, in the first change in party leadership since 2009.
Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi holds a news conference at the Diet on July 2.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 17, 2024
Speculation rising over possible end to Yamaguchi＊s Komeito reign
Natsuo Yamaguchi, 72, is currently serving his eighth term as Komeito chief.
Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi at the Prime Minister's Office Tuesday
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 14, 2024
Yamaguchi＊s tenure as Komeito leader may be extended
Now in his eighth term, Yamaguchi is the longest-serving chief of Komeito since the 1998 renewal of the party.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Komeito head Natsuo Yamaguchi meet at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Friday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 31, 2024
LDP secures backing for revisions to political funding law
The agreement with Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai paves the way for the bill＊s passage in the current session of parliament.
A Komeito delegation, including party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi, is visiting Beijing in a bid to improve China-Japan ties.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Nov 22, 2023
Komeito delegation visits China to bolster frayed ties
A group led by Natsuo Yamaguchi has met with Cai Qi, head of the powerful Secretariat of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Nov 11, 2023
Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi to visit China from Nov. 22
Yamaguchi had initially planned to visit China in August, but the trip was postponed amid a row over the Fukushima water release decision.
Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi in Tokyo on Tuesday
51勛圖厙
Sep 27, 2023
Coalition party leader seeks China visit this year to mend ties
Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of Komeito, abandoned a planned trip last month as friction worsened with Japan＊s biggest trading partner.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 27, 2023
Lawmakers upset as Taro Aso dubs coalition partner a ＆cancer＊
The LDP vice president reportedly made the remark while discussing Komeito＊s stance on the revision of key security documents last December.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 4, 2023
LDP and Komeito patch up rift over Tokyo candidacies
Whether the agreement can heal the growing rift between the two parties and lead to support at the polls is still unclear.
People protest after Japan moved to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the sea, in Hong Kong on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Aug 28, 2023
Japan urges China to rein in harassing calls over Fukushima water
The calls, which sometimes numbered in the hundreds for certain targets, were made to businesses, schools and government offices.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
Jul 2, 2023
Komeito chief suggests not releasing Fukushima water in swimming season
The Japanese government plans to start releasing once-contaminated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings＊ plant in Fukushima Prefecture this summer.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 27, 2023
LDP and Komeito try to patch up differences with election deal
The two parties have agreed to endorse each other＊s candidates everywhere except Tokyo in the next general election.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 30, 2023
LDP looks to repair Komeito ties with electoral olive branch
While still at loggerheads over the candidate for Tokyo＊s 28th district, the LDP no longer intends to field contenders in Saitama＊s 14th district and Aichi＊s 16th in a possible snap poll.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
May 11, 2023
Komeito looks nervously toward next elections as Nippon Ishin rises
Despite only one Komeito loss in Osaka, the local Nippon Ishin chapter won seats for governor, mayor and control in prefectural and municipal assemblies.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 5, 2022
Sense of stagnation clouds Komeito after failed rejuvenation
At 70 years old, Natsuo Yamaguchi, was elected unopposed for an eighth straight term as leader, despite the party＊s earlier plans to replace him.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
Intervention is the word after yen moves beyond ?163 and sits there
The government could prop up the yen at any moment, though its signaling is hard to read.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night＊s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku＊s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku 〞 (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano 〞 grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.

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