Prime Minister Naoto Kan announced Friday he was resigning after almost 15 months in office amid plunging approval ratings over his government's handling of the tsunami disaster and nuclear crisis.

Naoto Kan, who as prime minister grappled with a catastrophic nuclear meltdown, is calling it a day after deciding not to seek re-election as a Lower House member.

Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Nov. 5 officially announced he will retire from politics and praised himself for his long career that has received mixed reviews from critics.

Criticism of the government’s response to the catastrophe has obscured major political changes. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional ...

MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in Minnesota. Your support right now will help fund their work AND keep our news paywall-free. BOSTON — In ...