Fukuda New Japan PM

The 71-year-old moderate, Japan's oldest new premier in 16 years, follows Shinzo Abe, the youngest prime minister in post-War history, who abruptly announced his resignation plans September 12.

Veteran Lawmaker Chosen as Japan’s Prime Minister

Yasuo Fukuda, a mild-mannered political moderate, is known for his ability to build consensus behind the scenes.

In Japan, Stagnation Wins Again

Shinzo Abe may have stepped down as prime minister of Japan last week, but the country’s antiquated economy remains.

Japanese Housewives Sweat in Secret as Markets Reel

Japanese homemakers who moonlight as currency speculators have been hit hard by turmoil in the markets.

Party Chiefs in Japan Favor Veteran

Yasuo Fukuda appears likely to be chosen to be Japan’s new prime minister, succeeding Shinzo Abe, who resigned earlier this week.

Japanese Premier Ill, Party Waits on Successor

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was hospitalized on Thursday morning, and the governing Liberal Democratic Party pushed back the date to choose his successor.

Premier’s Resignation Leaves Japan in Disarray

Shinzo Abe, deeply unpopular, had already been written off by Japan’s political establishment and news media.

Japanese Slowly Shedding Their Misgivings About the Use of Painkilling Drugs

Despite an aging population and where cancer is the leading cause of death, Japan has long eschewed use of narcotic pain killers. But that is beginning to change.

Japan Opposition Calls for Elections

Japan’s main opposition party pressed for a general election after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government became embroiled in a fresh round of scandals.