Open this photo in gallery Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga speaks during a news conference

Open this photo in gallery Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga bows at the end of his press

TOKYO — There are few true surprises in Japanese politics, but the rise of Yoshihide Suga to become

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced Friday that he would step down later this

The Tokyo Olympics cannot be eco-friendly so long as the country kills whales that play a key role in tackling the climate crisis, the Japanese prime minister is being warned. The games, which begin on Friday, are being billed as the most eco-friendly ever, thanks to pledges such as using 100 per cent renewable energy and electric vehicles. Gold, silver and bronze Olympic medals will be made of recycled metals, podiums will be made from recycled plastic and spectators’ meals will be served in re

Suga was overwhelmingly elected as leader of the conservative Liberal Democratic Party during a conclave of members of Parliament and select delegates at a luxury hotel in central Tokyo. The party handily controls Parliament, virtually guaranteeing that Mr.... Suga became the odds-on favorite to succeed Mr.... Abe not long after the prime minister’s announcement....

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives at his office in Tokyo on Aug.... 29, with incumbent Prime

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Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga( Mainichi) TOKYO--The Japanese government will not appeal a Hiroshima