Japan's Nikkei 225 skyrockets over 5% to hit record highs as Takaichi secures historic mandate

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, public broadcaster NHK reported.
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How Japan’s prime minister will use her massive new mandate

T AKAICHI SANAE gambled her position as Japan’s prime minister by calling a snap election. Her bet has paid off. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) triumphed on February

Figure Skating-Japan's team silver felt like gold, says Sakamoto

Japan took silver in the figure skating team event at the Milano Cortina Olympics, but Kaori Sakamoto said the squad skated like champions as they piled up segment wins and kept the title fight alive to the end.

Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early

The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.

Northern Japan hit by deadly snowfall, as warnings issued on more heavy snow

As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, with snow reaching up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) in worst-hit areas. The unusually heavy snowfall is largely due to a cold air mass from the Arctic that has lingered over the Japanese archipelago.

A charismatic straight talker, Japan’s Takaichi is poised to expand her power in Sunday’s vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is calling a snap election Sunday, counting on her unusual popularity among fans who see the hardline conservative as someone who speaks her mind and can bring change.