A poor showing by the coalition could shake investor confidence in the world’s fourth-largest economy and disrupt critical trade talks with the United States, analysts say.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a reckoning from voters on Sunday with upper house elections that could end his ...

The government is desperate to set people’s minds at ease about recycling the decontaminated soil that has been stored near the Fukushima plant.

Japan's upper house election on Sunday could shake up politics, with rising prices and a populist party gaining ground.

With government support and community spirit aligned, the state offers a blueprint for a vibrant, confident, and self-reliant ...

Asian stocks advanced as a global rally gained vigour on strong economic data that eased concerns about the US economy. Regional investors also believe central banks may do more to cushion ...

Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty-gritty of policy, cigarettes and making models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister ...

The founder of Sanseito is rallying young voters with a 'Japanese First' message that mirrors Trump-style populism — and it’s ...

With few willing to take the contaminated earth, the government took it upon itself to reuse some of the soil to show it is not dangerous.

Japan holds Upper House elections every three years to fill half the chamber’s 248 seats. This year, 124 regular seats and ...

Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house ...