Keyword: Seiji Maehara

Naoto Kan's Resignation Leaves Japan in Leadership Vacuum

Former Japanese foreign minister Seiji Maehara declared his candidacy at the National Diet in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2011 to replace Naoto Kan as prime minister next week. (Jiji Press/AFP/Getty Images)

Policy

Naoto Kan's resignation will bring Japan its sixth Prime Minister in five years.

August 24th by Ayako Doi | Comments