Former foreign minister surprises pundits by opting to seek early mandate from voters

Departure of premier after one-year tenure may herald new era of turmoil for Japanese politics

Domestic tourism campaign and rising Covid cases pile pressure on Yoshihide Suga

Liberal Democratic Party MPs vote to appoint Shinzo Abe loyalist as party leader

Shinzo Abe’s loyal enforcer lacks charisma but doggedness has served him well

The shadow of domestic scandals will hang over the legacy of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister

Quick vote expected to maximise influence of outgoing prime minister and his allies

Public anger over range of issues coincides with fall in Russian president’s trust rating

Tens of thousands demonstrate over sacking of governor detained on attempted murder charge

Tokyo Letter: Homosexuality largely seen as lifestyle choice, not a political argument

Finance ministry officials finally admit official documents on Shinzo Abe’s role were forged

PM may look unassailable, but looming confrontations could reveal vulnerabilities

Tokyo Letter: LDP’s Shinzo Abe may become Japan’s longest-serving leader since WWII

Move is aimed at taking advantage of improved ratings and opposition disarray