Person: Yuriko Koike

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Rio Olympic Games 2016 - Closing Ceremony

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Olympics to be postponed until 2021, IOC confirms

The Games will not now take place in 2020, but will happen no later than the summer of 2021.

rugby

Will we be around for the Emperor’s enthronement?

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North Korea and ageing population main concerns for Japanese Prime Minister

world

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolve lower house of parliament after calling snap election

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Rio Olympics reaches colourful conclusion

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Tokyo going for gold with clean Olympics in 2020

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Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

US-Japan alliance built on rubble of A-bombs

As Barack Obama prepares to become the first American president to visit Hiroshima, Yuriko Koike heralds statesmen who have promoted peace and put their countries’ needs first 

Mon, 23 May, 2016

Another decade, another war apology from the Japanese

Forgiveness benefits everyone: For seven decades, Japan has been a peaceful contributor to the global community, says Yuriko Koike

Tue, 11 Aug, 2015

In face of terror threats, Japan seeks to build its defences

In the past, Japan has acquiesced to terrorist demands. But recent threats by Islamic State jihadists have exposed Japan’s lack of options, writes Yuriko Koike

Thu, 29 Jan, 2015

Rubble economics

A year on from the devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan has managed to move on but disposing of debris is a problem, writes Yuriko Koike

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Women cream of Asia’s political crop

Whether they have a strong political pedigree or none, women are climbing to the top of Asian politics, writes Vishakha Desai

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011

Japan: Koike joins leadership race with reforms vow

A former defence minister today announced she would try to become Japan’s first female prime minister, as candidates made it clear today that rejuvenating the world’s second-largest economy would be the focus of the upcoming election battle.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2008

Former foreign minister seeks Japan leadership

Brash, right-leaning former foreign minister Taro Aso announced today that he will run for ruling party president in a move that would put him on track to take over as Japan’s next prime minister.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2008