thejapantimes, 18 hours ago to Japan Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering a plan to require political funds reports to record when so-called policy activity funds are used under proposed revisions to the political funds control law, multiple party sources said Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/japan/politics/ldp-policy-activity-fund-record/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #politicalfunds #scandals
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering a plan to require political funds reports to record when so-called policy activity funds are used under proposed revisions to the political funds control law, multiple party sources said Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/japan/politics/ldp-policy-activity-fund-record/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #politicalfunds #scandals
thejapantimes, 22 hours ago to Japan Japan's ruling party and the main opposition party remain at odds over whether the country should continue to allow political fundraising parties, following a scandal that enveloped the ruling party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/japan/politics/ldp-cdp-fundraising-parties/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #politicalfunds #scandals
Japan's ruling party and the main opposition party remain at odds over whether the country should continue to allow political fundraising parties, following a scandal that enveloped the ruling party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/25/japan/politics/ldp-cdp-fundraising-parties/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #politicalfunds #scandals
thejapantimes, 2 days ago to Japan An existential crisis looms over Komeito as its senior partner in Japan's ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party, tries to recover from a recent slush funds scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/where-at-komeito-now/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #politicalfunds #nipponishinnokai
An existential crisis looms over Komeito as its senior partner in Japan's ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party, tries to recover from a recent slush funds scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/where-at-komeito-now/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #politicalfunds #nipponishinnokai
thejapantimes, 2 days ago to Japan Japan's parliament has kicked off deliberations on bills to revise the political funds control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/japan-parliament-political-funds-debate/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #cdp #nipponishin
Japan's parliament has kicked off deliberations on bills to revise the political funds control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/japan-parliament-political-funds-debate/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #cdp #nipponishin
thejapantimes, 5 days ago to Japan Opposition forces jointly submitted a bill to Japan's parliament on Monday to revise the political funds control law in the wake of a slush fund scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/politics/opposition-parties-submit-bill-to-revise-political-funds-law/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #dpp #lowerhouse #politicalfunds
Opposition forces jointly submitted a bill to Japan's parliament on Monday to revise the political funds control law in the wake of a slush fund scandal involving the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/politics/opposition-parties-submit-bill-to-revise-political-funds-law/ #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #dpp #lowerhouse #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 8 days ago to Japan In a rare move, the LDP has submitted an independent proposal to revise the political funds control law in parliament after failing to reach a consensus on various points with its junior coalition partner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/politics/ldp-submits-bill/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds
In a rare move, the LDP has submitted an independent proposal to revise the political funds control law in parliament after failing to reach a consensus on various points with its junior coalition partner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/politics/ldp-submits-bill/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 9 days ago to Japan Public support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet edged up to 18.7% in May, a Jiji Press opinion poll has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/16/japan/politics/kishida-may-support-rate/ #japan #politics #surveys #kishida #cabinet #ldp #politicalfunds
Public support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet edged up to 18.7% in May, a Jiji Press opinion poll has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/16/japan/politics/kishida-may-support-rate/ #japan #politics #surveys #kishida #cabinet #ldp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 15 days ago to Japan The former treasurer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction once led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pleaded guilty to underreporting political funds totaling ¥670 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/politics/junichi-matsumoto-trial/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #junichiromatsumoto
The former treasurer of the Liberal Democratic Party faction once led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has pleaded guilty to underreporting political funds totaling ¥670 million. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/politics/junichi-matsumoto-trial/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #junichiromatsumoto
thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito have reached a rough agreement on a proposal for revising the political funds control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/09/japan/politics/ldp-komeito-political-funds/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito have reached a rough agreement on a proposal for revising the political funds control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/09/japan/politics/ldp-komeito-political-funds/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 18 days ago to Japan The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the idea of disclosing the usage of so-called policy activity funds, sources in the party have said, amid a funding scandal roiling the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/japan-ldp-political-funds-reform-talks/ #japan #politics #ldp #fumiokishida #politicalfunds
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the idea of disclosing the usage of so-called policy activity funds, sources in the party have said, amid a funding scandal roiling the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/japan-ldp-political-funds-reform-talks/ #japan #politics #ldp #fumiokishida #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 20 days ago to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida he plans to meet with his ruling Liberal Democratic Party immediately following his trip abroad to discuss how to revise a political funds law amid a scandal roiling the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/05/japan/politics/kishida-funds-scandal-election/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #southkorea #china #diet
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida he plans to meet with his ruling Liberal Democratic Party immediately following his trip abroad to discuss how to revise a political funds law amid a scandal roiling the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/05/japan/politics/kishida-funds-scandal-election/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #southkorea #china #diet
thejapantimes, 22 days ago to Japan Japan's ruling party is considering changes to the political funds control law to increase transparency by requiring more disclosure about fundraising party ticket buyers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/03/japan/politics/ldp-more-disclosure-fundraising-ticket-buyers/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #diet #lowerhouse
Japan's ruling party is considering changes to the political funds control law to increase transparency by requiring more disclosure about fundraising party ticket buyers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/03/japan/politics/ldp-more-disclosure-fundraising-ticket-buyers/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #diet #lowerhouse
thejapantimes, 29 days ago to Japan When a newly established Lower House committee on political reform gathered for the first time on Friday to lay the groundwork for a revision of the Political Funds Control Law, a sizeable gap between the various parties was readily apparent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/26/japan/politics/first-political-reform-committee/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #komeito #cdp
When a newly established Lower House committee on political reform gathered for the first time on Friday to lay the groundwork for a revision of the Political Funds Control Law, a sizeable gap between the various parties was readily apparent. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/26/japan/politics/first-political-reform-committee/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #komeito #cdp
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The Koto Ward by-election in Tokyo this weekend is anything but conventional, with candidates including four women, a writer and a former martial artist. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/politics/tokyo-by-election/ #japan #politics #tokyo #yurikokoike #hirotadaototake #natsumisakai #yuikanazawa #akariiiyama #genkisudo #kotoward #politicalfunds
The Koto Ward by-election in Tokyo this weekend is anything but conventional, with candidates including four women, a writer and a former martial artist. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/politics/tokyo-by-election/ #japan #politics #tokyo #yurikokoike #hirotadaototake #natsumisakai #yuikanazawa #akariiiyama #genkisudo #kotoward #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Ryu Shionoya, former chairman of the General Council of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, submitted his resignation from the party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/politics/ryu-shionoya-quits-ldp-political-funds-scandal/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #ryushionoya
Ryu Shionoya, former chairman of the General Council of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, submitted his resignation from the party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/politics/ryu-shionoya-quits-ldp-political-funds-scandal/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #ryushionoya
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The Liberal Democratic Party has unveiled its blueprint for political reform, pledging to review current legislation on the handling of political funds and toughening penalties for lawmakers involved in wrongdoing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/politics/ldp-draft-political-funds/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #komeito #cdp
The Liberal Democratic Party has unveiled its blueprint for political reform, pledging to review current legislation on the handling of political funds and toughening penalties for lawmakers involved in wrongdoing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/23/japan/politics/ldp-draft-political-funds/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #komeito #cdp
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The political spotlight falls on Shimane Prefecture this weekend, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan head Kenta Izumi will campaign on behalf of their candidates for the April 28 Lower House by-election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/shimane-election-must-win/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #kentaizumi #cdp #politicalfunds
The political spotlight falls on Shimane Prefecture this weekend, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan head Kenta Izumi will campaign on behalf of their candidates for the April 28 Lower House by-election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/shimane-election-must-win/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #kentaizumi #cdp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi’s decision to formally dissolve his faction Wednesday epitomizes his fall from grace as a potential successor to Fumio Kishida as party chief and possibly prime minister, experts say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/motegi-faction-dissolution/ #japan #politics #ldp #fumiokishida #yukoobuchi #toshimitsumotegi #politicalfunds #katsunobukato
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi’s decision to formally dissolve his faction Wednesday epitomizes his fall from grace as a potential successor to Fumio Kishida as party chief and possibly prime minister, experts say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/motegi-faction-dissolution/ #japan #politics #ldp #fumiokishida #yukoobuchi #toshimitsumotegi #politicalfunds #katsunobukato
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan A senior Liberal Democratic Party member will have to leave the party by April 25 after his request for a penalty review was denied. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/politics/ldp-rejects-shionoya-request/ #japan #politics #ryushionoya #ldp #politicalfunds
A senior Liberal Democratic Party member will have to leave the party by April 25 after his request for a penalty review was denied. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/politics/ldp-rejects-shionoya-request/ #japan #politics #ryushionoya #ldp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Campaigning kicked off Tuesday for three Lower House by-elections set for April 28, with the results likely to determine whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s position within his party is strengthened or weakened. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/politics/april-by-elections-preview/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #tokyo #lowerhouse #shimane #nagasaki
Campaigning kicked off Tuesday for three Lower House by-elections set for April 28, with the results likely to determine whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s position within his party is strengthened or weakened. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/politics/april-by-elections-preview/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #tokyo #lowerhouse #shimane #nagasaki
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering launching talks with its coalition partner on a proposed amendment of the political funds control law without first compiling a plan for the changes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/politics/ldp-political-funds-law-revision/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #komeito #scandals
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is considering launching talks with its coalition partner on a proposed amendment of the political funds control law without first compiling a plan for the changes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/politics/ldp-political-funds-law-revision/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #komeito #scandals
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hailed his weeklong visit to the U.S. as a diplomatic win, brushing off questions about the possibility of calling an early election amid turmoil in his party over a political funds scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/politics/kishida-us-success-snap-election/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #diet #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hailed his weeklong visit to the U.S. as a diplomatic win, brushing off questions about the possibility of calling an early election amid turmoil in his party over a political funds scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/politics/kishida-us-success-snap-election/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #diet #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Public support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has fallen to 16.6% in April, a new low for the administration since its launch in October 2021, an opinion poll shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/politics/japan-kishida-cabinet-support-fresh-low/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #surveys #cabinet #politicalfunds #ldp
Public support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has fallen to 16.6% in April, a new low for the administration since its launch in October 2021, an opinion poll shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/11/japan/politics/japan-kishida-cabinet-support-fresh-low/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #surveys #cabinet #politicalfunds #ldp
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is away in the United States this week on a state visit, speculation is growing in Japan’s political world that once he returns, the deeply unpopular leader could dissolve parliament in June, with an election later in July. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/10/japan/politics/june-election-speculation/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds
While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is away in the United States this week on a state visit, speculation is growing in Japan’s political world that once he returns, the deeply unpopular leader could dissolve parliament in June, with an election later in July. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/10/japan/politics/june-election-speculation/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s punitive actions toward 39 Liberal Democratic Party members caught up in a slush funds scandal was about finding scapegoats and shoring up potential allies for key elections later this month and beyond, experts say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/politics/ldp-punishments-analysis/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #koichihagiuda #toshimitsumotegi #hiroshigeseko #fumiokishida #toshihironikai
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s punitive actions toward 39 Liberal Democratic Party members caught up in a slush funds scandal was about finding scapegoats and shoring up potential allies for key elections later this month and beyond, experts say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/politics/ldp-punishments-analysis/ #japan #politics #ldp #politicalfunds #koichihagiuda #toshimitsumotegi #hiroshigeseko #fumiokishida #toshihironikai