The Irish Times

Japan’s new prime minister Fumio Kishida to call snap election

Former foreign minister surprises pundits by opting to seek early mandate from voters

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 16:13

Former foreign minister considered a moderate but adopted tough line against China in election campaign

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 08:22

Tokyo Letter: The possibility of a historic first has enlivened an otherwise dull race

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 01:00

Quick vote expected to maximise influence of outgoing prime minister and his allies

Sun Aug 30 2020 - 19:30

Tokyo Letter: Finance bureaucrat resigns after journalist leaks recording of encounter

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 13:52