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Japan's far-right Sanseito party is cooperating with the ruling coalition to pass key bills, aiming to boost its policy credibility ahead of local elections in spring 2027. The shift from a confrontational stance may attract moderate voters but risks alienating its hardline base.
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s cabinet has dropped to 55.8%, its lowest since the government's formation. The decline, revealed in a Kyodo News poll, reflects waning public confidence amid economic and social challenges. Although still above 50%, the figure signals concern for the administration.
Yohei Kono, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and Foreign Minister of Japan, known for his historic apology over wartime 'comfort women,' has died at the age of 89. He died of old age at his home in Tokyo on June 8, 2026. Kono is best remembered for the 1993 'Kono Statement,' which acknowledged Japanese military involvement in wartime brothels and offered an apology.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday denied reports that her faction used anonymous accounts to spread online videos smearing rivals during last year's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race and the February general election. Takaichi called the allegations baseless and urged transparent verification of the sources. The controversy comes amid stricter regulations on political social media advertising in Japan.
