The Economist

Japanese politics heats up

The message may sound a little desperate, but that reflects a crisis in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has ...
New York Post

Ukrainian-born model crowned Miss Japan – but critics question if she’s Japanese enough

Critics are questioning whether the newest Miss Japan is Japanese enough after a Ukrainian-born model took the crown. Carolina Shiino, 26, took the country’s title Monday night in Tokyo, but not ...
The Middletown Press

Japan's governing party opens race to choose Ishiba's successor

TOKYO (AP) — Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling party opened official campaigning Monday to find his replacement who can restore political stability and voter support for the ...