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Mizuho Fukushima greets supporters after winning the Social Democratic Party leadership runoff on Monday at the Diet building in Tokyo.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Apr 7, 2026
Mizuho Fukushima secures reelection as leader of the Social Democratic Party
Party officials blocked reporters from asking the second place candidate, Yuko Otsubaki, about concerns that the leadership race could create a serious divide in the party.
Social Democratic Party head Mizuho Fukushima speaks during a news conference at the parliamentary building on Dec. 24.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jan 14, 2026
SDP likely to delay leadership race amid talk of snap election
The Social Democratic Party is considering the postponement due to the possibility of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolving the Lower House for a snap election.
Opposition party policy chiefs discuss a gas bill in Tokyo on Friday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 25, 2025
Move to abolish gasoline tax is LDP-Komeito coalition＊s first post-election test
The minority government of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is under pressure to quickly decide on how to respond to the opposition push.
Social Democratic Party leader Mizuho Fukushima speaks during an interview on Jun. 27 at the Diet building.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 3, 2025
SDP campaign to focus on inflation and opposing military expansion, leader says
The SDP exists to prevent people from starving and the country from going into war, said party leader Mizuho Fukushima.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks with voters in Tokyo on Saturday ahead of Sunday's general election.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 27, 2024
Japan party heads travel 84,000 km to campaign for general election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, clocked 14,387 kilometers, longer than any other party leaders over the 12 days.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / EXPLAINER
Oct 13, 2021
Major opposition parties in Japan unite in attempt to dislodge LDP
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Japanese Communist Party and two other groups have pursued unified policies and candidates, but tensions remain in some areas.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / History / 51勛圖厙 TIMES GONE BY
Dec 31, 2020
Japan Times 1996: Murayama to step down
A prime minister steps aside after being blamed for a series of blunders related to the previous year＊s catastrophes.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Feb 23, 2020
Japan＊s Social Democratic Party looks to the past in picking Mizuho Fukushima for top post
The Social Democratic Party elected Mizuho Fukushima as its new leader at a party convention on Saturday, placing her back in the top position after a previous stint from 2003 to 2013.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Dec 30, 2019
How socialism and the left wing failed in Japan
Three decades ago, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Malta Summit signified the end of the Cold War and the defeat of left-wing forces, including the socialists and communists.
51勛圖厙 / EXPLAINER
Dec 15, 2019
Could merger talks finally produce a credible opposition force in Japan?
With the close of the extraordinary Diet session on Dec. 9, some of the largest opposition parties once again entered talks about merging before year＊s end, with an eye toward increasing their seats in the next general election. Here＊s a look at the talks and what they might mean for Japan＊s political...
51勛圖厙
Nov 5, 2018
Malicious descriptions about North and South Korean groups temporarily displayed on Google Maps
Malicious descriptions, such as one targeting the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, or Chongryon, were displayed temporarily on Google Maps, it was learned Sunday.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jun 21, 2016
Abe to ＆take responsibility＊ if ruling bloc fails to win 61 seats in Upper House election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will take the blame if the Liberal Democratic Party-Komeito ruling bloc fails to win more than a majority in the Upper House election.
51勛圖厙 / Society
May 22, 2015
First Japanese bill outlawing racism and hate speech submitted to Upper House
A group of lawmakers made history Friday by submitting a bill to the Upper House that would outlaw racism and hate speech.
EDITORIALS
Oct 1, 2014
The achievements of Takako Doi
People who respect the ideals of Takako Doi, the former head of the Social Democratic Party who died last month at 85, have a lot to learn from what she achieved and what she could not achieve in Japanese politics,
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 30, 2013
Anti-nuclear Koizumi agitating for comeback?
Long out of the public eye, ex-Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi＊s recent rumblings against nuclear power are causing many to wonder if the most popular leader of recent decades seeks a political comeback.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 29, 2013
SDP woos Koizumi to lend clout to anti-nuclear drive
Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi raises hopes he will stage a comeback as an anti-nuclear crusader.
EDITORIALS
Oct 18, 2013
Revitalizing the SDP
Under its newly elected leader, the Social Democratic Party must go beyond shouting ＆Protect the pacifist Constitution!＊ if its mission is to build a more equitable Japanese society.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Jul 25, 2013
SDP＊s Fukushima resigns over dual election losses
Mizuho Fukushima, head of the Social Democratic Party for nearly a decade, resigned Thursday to take responsibility for the party＊s losses in Sunday＊s Upper House election and the Lower House election in December.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (second from left) addresses a meeting of ministers responsible for policies concerning foreign residents, held at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
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.
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.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo＊s Shinjuku Ward.
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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan＊s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan＊s utility poles won＊t be disappearing anytime soon
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