Japanese leader Junichiro Koizumi faces a ballot today to determine whether he keeps the presidency of the governing, right-wing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and thus his position as prime minister.

Here’s a look at the life of Junichiro Koizumi, former Japanese prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Father: Junya Samejima, member of the House of Representatives and ...

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Shinjiro Koizumi, the 43-year-old son of former premier Junichiro Koizumi, would be the youngest candidate when he formally announces his candidacy this week. He has made headlines for surfing near ...

TOKYO – A former Japanese prime minister, delivering a $1.5 million donation to the American Red Cross on Thursday, was moved to tears remembering U.S. sailors’ service to his country 11 years ago ...

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has staked his political future on Sunday's snap elections, saying he is willing to resign if his party loses. Koizumi's stated goal is to overhaul the ruling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shinjiro Koizumi, a Japanese lawmaker and son of former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi, announces to media with television ...