Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

Japan’s Ruling Party Gears Up For Leadership Vote

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to elect a new leader on Friday, following the departure of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This election will determine the head of a party that has held power for most of the last seventy years. Voting Process Explained After two weeks of...

Japan’s New Initiative: Encouraging Single Women To Relocate From Tokyo To Rural Areas

Japan is launching a new initiative aimed at encouraging single women to move from Tokyo to rural areas in a bid to address the country's declining female population in the countryside. The government hopes this strategy will counteract the trend of young women staying in Tokyo for education and work,...

Japanese Astronaut To Make History As First Non-American On Moon

A historic moment is on the horizon as a Japanese astronaut is set to become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon, announced US President Joe Biden during a press conference on Wednesday. This groundbreaking opportunity was extended to Japan as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state...