LDP chief Takaichi set to become Japan's first woman PM as coalition deal struck with JIP

Oct 18, 2025

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have reached a de facto agreement to form a coalition, Kyodo...

Voting begins for Japan's general election, seen as referendum on Takaichi

Feb 08, 2026

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has set a relatively modest benchmark for success, saying its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) is seeking...

Kishida's LDP most popular among voters in Japan, shows Survey

Oct 18, 2021

Tokyo [Japan] October 18 : In a telephonic survey conducted in Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proved to be the most popular...

Japan to hold general elections in early November: LDP lawmakers

Sep 12, 2021

Tokyo [Japan] September 12 : Japan will hold a general election in early November under a new prime minister who will succeed Yoshihide Suga....

Japan's ruling LDP expected to keep lower house majority: exit polls

Oct 31, 2021

Tokyo [Japan] October 31 : Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition Komeito is expected to retain a majority...

Japan PM rejects resignation demands as LDP mulls early leadership vote

Aug 08, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reaffirmed his decision to remain in office despite growing pressure to resign, as the Liberal Democratic Party...