TaiwanPlus on MSN

Analysis: What Japan's snap election means for China and Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has dissolved the lower house of parliament and called for a snap election. Professor ...

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election ...

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

The move by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help her governing party regain ...
Irish Examiner on MSN

Japanese leader sets up snap election on February 8

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8.The move is an ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s Deliberate Pivot to the Pacific: Why History Matters

Driven by lessons from World War II and China’s expanding presence, Japan’s strategic orientation is pivoting eastward into the Pacific.

China's panda diplomacy strikes Japan amid souring ties

At least one panda has lived in Japan since the Japanese and Chinese normalized their diplomatic ties in 1972.
Hawai‘i Public Radio

Asia Minute: Why Japan’s tourism growth is slowing after a record year

It’s official: 2025 was a record year for tourism in Japan. So far, 2026 is turning out to be a slightly different story.