Japan’s ruling party elects centrist Fumio Kishida as new prime minister
Former foreign minister considered a moderate but adopted tough line against China in election campaign
Former foreign minister considered a moderate but adopted tough line against China in election campaign
Tokyo Letter: The possibility of a historic first has enlivened an otherwise dull race
Departure of premier after one-year tenure may herald new era of turmoil for Japanese politics
Relatively low cases have given Asian nations time but Olympics are a dilemma for Tokyo
Canada, Japan and South Korea warn against grab for vaccine supplies
Quick vote expected to maximise influence of outgoing prime minister and his allies
Move follows Japan’s decision to place export restrictions on its neighbour and will raise tensions
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices