Kishida, Fumio

In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages

A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

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China To ‘Gradually’ Resume Imports of Japanese Seafood

China imposed a ban last year after Japan began releasing treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea. They have agreed to expand monitoring of the water.

By Daisuke Wakabayashi Kiuko Notoya and Claire Fu

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Five Possible Candidates to Lead Japan

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party is searching for a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. But is it willing to change to appease a dissatisfied public?

By River Akira Davis Kiuko Notoya and Hisako Ueno

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The Politics of a Steel Deal Hangs Over Biden’s Japan Summit

The president’s effort to court voters in crucial swing states is influencing economic and trade policy, and worrying longstanding allies.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler