Ldp Rejects Opposition Demand To Question Abe

LDP rejects opposition demand to question Abe

Japan's main governing Liberal Democratic Party has rejected an opposition demand to question former prime minister Abe Shinzo in the Diet over costs for annual parties.

Media outlets have reported that Abe's office allegedly shouldered part of the costs for parties at hotels in Tokyo held on the eve of Abe's annual cherry blossom viewing events.

Opposition Demands Explanation On Science Council

Opposition demands explanation on Science Council

Four opposition parties in Japan are urging the government to explain in the Diet why it did not appoint six scholars as members of the Science Council of Japan.

The Diet affairs chiefs of the four parties met on Monday to discuss the issue. The parties are the Constitutional Democratic Party, the Japanese Communist Party, the Democratic Party for the People and the Social Democratic Party.

Govt And Opposition Party Comment On Japan Life

Govt and opposition party comment on Japan Life

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Katsunobu told reporters on Wednesday that the police will investigate the matter and that the government will examine the results of the investigation.

Kato noted that the Consumer Affairs Agency has imposed administrative penalties on Japan Life four times. He also said that strict measures have been taken against the firm's malicious business practices. He added that the agency is examining ways to protect consumers.

Japan's Merged Opposition Party Decides Top Posts

Japan's merged opposition party decides top posts

Edano Yukio, the inaugural leader of Japan's newly expanded opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, has revealed his choices for party executive positions.

The original CDP will officially merge with another opposition party, the Democratic Party for the People, on Tuesday.

Japan's New Opposition Party Elects Leader

Japan's new opposition party elects leader

Two of Japan's biggest opposition groups are merging to challenge the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and gain control of the Diet.

The alliance on Thursday voted as its leader Edano Yukio, the head of one of the groups, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan. Edano said "if the LDP tries to dissolve the Lower House to hold an election and escape debating us in the Diet, we'll be ready to take them on and provide an alternative for the people."

Opposition Party's Leadership Campaign Underway

Opposition party's leadership campaign underway

Two lawmakers have kicked off their campaigns for the leadership of Japan's new main opposition party. It is being created through a merger that includes the two largest opposition groups.

The race is between Izumi Kenta, the policy chief of the Democratic Party for the People, and Edano Yukio, the leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.

2 People Run For New Opposition Party's Top Post

2 people run for new opposition party's top post

Two lawmakers have kicked off campaigning for the leadership of Japan's new main opposition party, which will be mainly formed by a merger of two existing ones.

The policy chief of the Democratic Party for the People, Izumi Kenta, and the leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Edano Yukio, are running for leadership.

Leadership Race For Japan's New Opposition Party

Leadership race for Japan's new opposition party

Campaigning for the leadership of a new opposition party in Japan kicks off on Monday. The party is being created through a merger of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People.

Two lawmakers are expected to run -- Constitutional Democratic Party leader Edano Yukio and Izumi Kenta, chair of the Policy Research Committee of the Democratic Party for the People.

Japan's Largest Opposition Bloc Seeks New Leader

Japan's largest opposition bloc seeks new leader

A leadership race is underway among Japan's opposition ranks. Two of the largest opposition parties are set to merge next week, when a lawmaker from one of the two groups is named its head.

Nearly 150 members of the Diet have registered to join the new political party, including more than 100 in the Lower House. This means it will have nearly as many Lower House seats as its precursor, the Democratic Party of Japan, just before the party took power 11 years ago.

Ruling And Opposition Parties Assess Abe's Tenure

Ruling and opposition parties assess Abe's tenure

Leaders of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito have praised Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's achievements, while opposition party leaders said Abe failed to follow through on many issues.

Leaders of the LDP and its junior coalition partner, and opposition parties looked back on Prime Minister Abe Shinzo's tenure on an NHK TV program on Sunday, two days after Abe announced his intention to resign, citing worsening health.

Abe Seeks Opposition Support On Virus Response Law

Abe seeks opposition support on virus response law

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sought opposition parties' cooperation to enact legislation that would enable him to declare a state of emergency if the coronavirus spreads further.

Abe met leaders of the five opposition parties individually on Wednesday, and asked them to cooperate in passing the legislation through the Diet as soon as possible.

Two Opposition Parties Put Off Merger

Two opposition parties put off merger

Two Japanese opposition parties have postponed a proposed merger for the time being due to disagreements over terms for the union.

The secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party, Tetsuro Fukuyama, met in the Diet on Tuesday with his counterpart from the Democratic Party for the People, Hirofumi Hirano.