‘Takaichi fever’ grips Japan: The ultraconservative leader becomes a phenomenon that transcends politics
The first woman to lead a government in the Asian country has propelled the ruling party to its strongest result in modern history
Trumpism takes off in Japanese politics
Experts associate the rise of the ultra-nationalist Sanseito party with a crisis of confidence after decades of economic stagnation
Fumio Kishida: The prudent politician who wants to change Japan
The Japanese prime minister – who hosted this year’s G-7 summit in Hiroshima – came to power as a moderate reformer. But now, after less than two years in power, he’s overseeing significant shifts in his country’s economy, foreign policy and national defense
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