Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Japan Elections: Voters Deliver Harsh Verdict as Ruling Coalition Loses Majority

Japan's political landscape was thrown into disarray on Monday following a striking electoral blow to the ruling coalition, as voters expressed discontent over surging prices and a recent funding scandal. The unexpected result leaves the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner, Komeito, scrambling to secure a majority...

Japan’s General Elections: Is Ishiba Ready for the Litmus Test?

On Sunday, Japan held one of its most competitive elections in recent memory, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) facing the possibility of their worst performance since 2009. As the nation votes, opinion polls indicate that the conservative LDP and its junior coalition partner,...

9 Candidates Launch Campaign for Leadership of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Amid Scandal and Rising Challenges

A record nine candidates officially launched their campaigns on Thursday, vying to become the next leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and succeed Fumio Kishida as prime minister. The election, set for September 27, comes in the wake of a slush funds scandal that has eroded public trust...