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When US and Japanese troops stopped fighting to talk, eat and pray together

Japan’s Emperor Hirohito ordered his country’s surrender in a radio broadcast on August 15 1945. After the deaths of some 70 million people, the second world war had finally come to an end.

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Japan minister resigns after saying he’s never bought rice

Taku Eto acknowledges making ‘an extremely inappropriate remark at a time when citizens are suffering from soaring rice prices’

The Independent UK

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Reelected After Election Loss

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reelected in Japan after election loss, faces challenges in forming coalition. Opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda defeated. Ish...

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Bank Of Japan Warns Of 'High Uncertainties' After Election

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.

International Business Times

After Disastrous Election, What Happens To Japan's New PM?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition fell short of his declared "victory line" of a majority in snap parliamentary elections, media projections showed Monday.

International Business Times

Japan election: voters have issued ‘severe judgment’, PM says after ruling coalition loses majority

Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoil

The Guardian - AU

Japan election results plunge country into political crisis as ruling coalition loses majority

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba called the snap election to try and secure a strong mandate from the public after a damaging corruption scandal – but Monday morning’s results have done the opposite

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Japan PM Under Pressure After Debacle Election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was on thin ice on Monday after his ruling coalition was projected to have lost its parliamentary majority in disastrous snap elections.

International Business Times

Japanese PM Ishiba Faces Election Setback Amid Scandals

Japanese PM Ishiba's LDP faces challenges in lower house elections amid public discontent and opposition gains.

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Japan’s ruling coalition to lose majority in election, national broadcaster says

PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party faces losses amid voter anger over funding scandal and cost of living

The Guardian - UK

Japan's ruling party braces for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house in elections

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party is bracing for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament amid public rage over the party’s financial scandals and discontent over a stagnant economy

The Independent UK

Japan Votes With New PM On Shaky Ground

Japan votes in its tightest election in years on Sunday, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.

International Business Times

Final Campaigning In Tight Japan Election

Candidates in Japan's super-tight parliamentary election will make last-ditch appeals to voters on Saturday, with opinion polls suggesting the ruling coalition might fall short of a majority.

International Business Times

Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s parliamentary election

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New Japan PM Sweats For Majority In Snap Election

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's snap election gamble could backfire this Sunday, with his ruling party at risk of losing its majority for the first time in 15 years.

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Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Seeks Mandate In Parliamentary Election

Official campaigning for Japan's parliamentary election begins with PM Ishiba seeking support for reforms. Opposition aims to capitalize on LDP scandal.

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Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election

Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary election

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Shigeru Ishiba Elected Leader Of Japan's Governing Party

Shigeru Ishiba wins LDP leadership, poised to become Japan's next prime minister. His policies and leadership style are anticipated to shape Japan's future.

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Ex-PM Noda delivers eulogy in Diet for Abe

Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan delivered a eulogy for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

LDP to ask ex-PM Noda to deliver Diet eulogy for Abe

The Liberal Democratic Party is poised to ask former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to deliver a Diet eulogy for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Feud in CDPJ over attendance

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers have condemned fellow members who plan to attend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral on Sept. 27.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

CDPJ needs more discussions to be able to craft foundational policies

The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic, foreign affairs and the economy. This is the 12th installment in a series of articles on how authoritative figures in various fields view these matters. The following was excerpted from remarks by former…

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