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When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stepped down Wednesday, he became the latest in a growing line of unpopular leaders to cycle through a sclerotic political system that has faced growing frustration from the public.

The Ministry of Transport has invited Japanese companies to invest in the extension networks of the Red Line electric train system.

Fumio Kishida was elected president of his governing Liberal Democratic Party and became prime minister in 2021, with his three-year term expiring in September.

Staying at No. 2 for the fourth straight week is Mrs. GREEN APPLE's "Lilac."

Several figures have been mooted as possible successors including digital minister Taro Kono and economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, who would be Japan's first female premier.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s leadership has been nothing short of historic. Since he assumed office nearly three years ago, Prime Minister Kishida and I have worked together to take the U.S.-Japan Alliance to new heights, from advancing…

Experts and officials have urged people to stay calm and carry on their daily social and economic activities while also securing emergency food and water and discussing evacuation plans with family members.

Experts and officials have urged people to stay calm and carry on their daily social and economic activities while also securing emergency food and water and discussing evacuation plans with family members.

The 7.1 quake struck off the southeastern coast of Japan's southern main island of Kyushu.

Experts and officials have urged people to stay calm and carry on their daily social and economic activities while also securing emergency food and water and discussing evacuation plans with family members.

Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory" last week following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The strong quake increased the likelihood of another big one within the next 30 years.

On Aug. 8, Japan's southern main island of Kyushu was hit with a 7.1 magnitude prompting concern from officials.

Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September. Mr. Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, said he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote, paving the…

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced he will decline to run for leader of his party next month, opening the door for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to choose a new leader to fill the slot of party head and PM.…

North Korean state media has accused Japan of hypocrisy over its alleged attempt to develop a nuclear arsenal.