Japan is on the cusp of getting a new Cabinet---and NHK is learning details about who will serve in key posts.
Aso Taro will remain as deputy prime minister and finance minister. Health Minister Kato Katsunobu will become chief cabinet secretary.
A newly formed opposition party in Japan, the Democratic Party for the People, has officially approved the lineup of party executives.
The opposition group held its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
One of the longest running and most famous nameplates in Nissan's history is that of the Z car. It has been with us since 1969 nearly continuously, and with only occasional missteps. Only a couple Nissans can match it for history and notoriety, such as the Skyline sedans and coupes, and the Patrol SUVs. The Z is also getting a much needed successor in the near future, previewed by the Z Proto. As such, it seemed like a good time to take a look back at the different generations that got us to today.
The first Z arrived in 1969 as the Fairlady Z in Japan, and the 240Z in the U.S. The Japanese name picked up from the roadsters Nissan built in the 1960s under the Fairlady name, the later versions of which were sold in the U.S. as the Datsun Roadster. The American name came from the 2.4-liter single overhead cam inline-six under the hood. It made 148 horsepower and 152 pound-feet of torque and was mated to a manual transmission. It had fully independent suspension with struts at each end. Disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear would bring it to a stop. Over the years, Nissan increased the displacement of the U.S. cars to compensate for power-sapping emissions equipment, leading to the 260Z and 280Z with 2.6-liter and 2.8-liter versions of the straight-six. Larger bumpers appeared on these later models, too, to meet U.S. safety regulations. Nissan also added a lengthened 2+2 model later in this car's lifecycle.
The new leader of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party is flexing his powers in his picks for the lineup of party executives.
Suga Yoshihide has filled key posts with veteran lawmakers from the five LDP factions that backed his campaign.
The Tokyo Metropolitan government confirmed 191 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Tuesday.
The daily tally has again topped 100 after a dip on the previous day.
The new leader of Japan's main governing Liberal Democratic Party appears to have decided on the lineup of the party's executive posts.
Suga Yoshihide won the party's leadership race on Monday by taking nearly 70 percent of the votes.
PARIS — Renault's new sports division Alpine will enter the 2021 World Endurance Championship, a series whose jewel in the crown is the Le Mans 24 Hours, the brand's general manager said on Monday.
Loss-making Renault's new chief executive, Luca de Meo, sees Alpine as central to the carmaker's recovery and this month announced Renault's Formula One team will be rebranded as Alpine next year.
The Tokyo Metropolitan government says it confirmed 80 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday.
It's the first time the daily figure has dropped below 100 since September 7. But officials are again urging thorough infection prevention measures, saying the pace of decline in the numbers is slowing down.
Japan's main ruling party has elected Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide its new leader. The 71-year-old politician is virtually assured to succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who announced last month his intention to step down to deal with his health.
Suga said, "I would like to proceed with regulatory reforms by defeating such things as bureaucratic sectionalism, vested interests, and blind adherence to precedent. And I want to form a cabinet that will work hard for the people."
Japan's main ruling party has elected Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide its new leader.
The 71-year-old politician is virtually assured to succeed Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who announced last month his intention to step down to deal with his health.
Members of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party are deciding who will lead them. The vote also effectively decides who will be the country's prime minister after Abe Shinzo steps down.
Three political veterans are hoping to take the helm: Former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba Shigeru, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide, and LDP policy chief Kishida Fumio.
Japanese film director Kurosawa Kiyoshi says he hopes winning the best director award at the Venice International Film Festival for "Wife of a Spy" will give him a chance to take on new challenges.
Kurosawa spoke to NHK online after becoming the first Japanese person to win the award in 17 years.
Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party is choosing its new leader on Monday. The vote also effectively decides who will be the country's prime minister after Abe Shinzo, who is stepping down because of health issues.
The campaign's main focus was on how much each candidate would follow Abe's policies. The coronavirus and its economic fallout drew attention, along with strategies to revitalize rural areas.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 146 new cases of the coronavirus in the capital on Sunday. The figure has exceeded 100 for the sixth day in a row.
Officials say those who tested positive include children under the age of 10 and people in their 90s.