4 Asia-Pacific nations, NATO eye cooperation against disinformation
Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and NATO are considering boosting their cooperation in countering…
Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to reelect incumbent conservative as city’s governor
Voters in Tokyo cast ballots Sunday to decide whether to reelect conservative Yuriko Koike as…
Tokyo Governor Koike set to win re-election, exit poll shows
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has won re-election to a third term on Sunday, fending off…
Koike’s reelection unlikely to take pressure off PM Kishida
Incumbent Yuriko Koike's victory in the Tokyo gubernatorial election Sunday ends a winning streak in…
Japan’s ruling LDP reeling from defeat in Tokyo assembly by-elections
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party was reeling in shock on Monday following its defeat in…
Japan and Philippines sign defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China
Japan and the Philippines signed a key defense pact Monday allowing the deployment of Japanese…
Pace is too slow.’ Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges
Eight years ago, Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male…
Japan and Philippines ink key military pact in defense ties upgrade
Japan and the Philippines on Monday signed a highly anticipated visiting-forces agreement, paving the way…
Koike secures third term as Tokyo governor
It’s official — incumbent Yuriko Koike won a third term as governor of the nation’s…