The politics behind Kishida's religious exploitation bill
Kishida saying that it will be a government-sponsored bill while the discussions were still ongoing startled lawmakers on both sides.
Lawmaker behind Japan crypto strategy says rules still too tight
The latest steps suggest Japan is getting more serious about rejuvenating the crypto market.
Children troubled by parents' religion want Japan to create system to help them 'escape'
A research firm said 73% of respondents to its survey of second-generation members of religious organizations were positive about the idea.
Prime Minister Kishida Cabinet's support rate rises slightly to 37.6%
Despite the slight rise in approval, numbers still fell below the 40.2% and 54.1% polled in September and August, respectively.
Can LDP and Komeito hammer out differences over defense spending?
The coalition partners disagree on issues such as counterstrike capability as well as budget size and allocation.
Shigeyuki Goto tapped as Japan's new economic revitalization minister
Daishiro Yamagiwa stepped down from the post over his ties with the controversial Unification Church, and the prime minister will be hoping the change eases criticism over the issue.
The discussions came after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed an investigation be launched into the church based on the "right to question" under the Religious Corporations Law.
Former health minister Shigeyuki Goto set to become economy minister
Goto will replace Daishiro Yamagiwa, who stepped down amid mounting public criticism over his ties with the controversial Unification Church.
Japanese government looks to spend over ¥20 trillion on new economic package
The stimulus package will focus on steps to cope with inflation and the effect of a weaker yen, spurring wage growth, and rejuvenating growth through investment and reform.
Rival parties work together to craft bills helping 'spiritual sales' victims
By reaching out to the opposition, Kishida could pass a bill faster while dampening the momentum of opposition members grilling him on the issue of the Unification Church.
Group of 90 Japanese lawmakers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine
Past visits to the shrine by Japanese prime ministers and lawmakers have drawn criticism from China and South Korea, where memories of Japan's wartime actions run deep.
LDP tax head says Japan could hike taxes to fund defense spending rise
Japan has little room left to increase the funding, leaving the country with options such as spending cuts, tax hikes and additional debt issuance.
