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How a campaigning academic exposed a scandal that threatens to topple Fumio Kishida
Cabinet overhaul aimed at shielding prime minister from biggest political funding scandal in decades
Leader seeks to revive popularity as he nears end of term as head of ruling Liberal Democratic party
Masked male suspect arrested after incident during outdoor campaign event
Japanese public rail against $11mn cost of prime minister’s undebated announcement of event to mourn former leader
Fumio Kishida’s move seen as attempt to shift his government from under Shinzo Abe’s shadow
The ruling LDP party’s links to the Unification Church, or ‘Moonies’, are in the spotlight after the alleged assassin cited the connection as a motive
Voters hand Tokyo a historic opportunity to revise pacifist constitution
New prime minister secures majority and ‘a vote of confidence’ in his administration
Markets rise after Fumio Kishida’s party retains control of lower house
New prime minister needs popular mandate to implement economic and climate policies
Fumio Kishida’s position could be in jeopardy if ruling party struggles against united opposition
Taipei anticipates new leader’s connections will boost support as Chinese assertiveness grows
Fumio Kishida appoints three women to his cabinet of 20, one more than previously
Former foreign minister will be appointed PM on Monday after winning LDP leadership race
New generation sees the race to replace Suga as a chance to change how politics is conducted
Global fund managers desperate for insight into leadership contest that they say could be critical for stock market
Ruling Liberal Democratic party needs candidate with popular appeal and policy vision
The Japanese prime minister is gambling that a successful games will boost his poll chances
New leader to focus on reforms and governing rather than seeking electoral mandate
The reform-minded enforcer of the ruling party is seen by some as only keeping the seat warm for the next prime minister
Leading factions in Japan’s ruling party pledge support to chief cabinet secretary
Country’s longest-serving leader announces resignation after relapse in illness
Japanese prime minister has provided political stability for past 8 years
The son of Japan’s former prime minister is challenging notions of youth and maturity
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