Ex-Minister Kobayashi Eyes LDP Leadership in Wake of Historic Setback
Ex-minister Takayuki Kobayashi enters next months LDP presidential contest, aiming to reshape the party after historic election setbacks.
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Japan’s LDP Kicks Off Full-Scale Leadership Vote
Japan’s ruling LDP will hold a full-scale vote on October 4 to select a new leader, with Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi emerging as frontrunners.
Japan’s PM Ishiba Resigns Amid Political Uncertainty
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns after election setbacks and trade deal challenges, sparking an emergency LDP leadership race.
PM Ishiba Announces Resignation as LDP Head
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba announced he will step down as head of the Liberal Democratic Party, marking a key shift in Japan’s ruling party leadership.
Ishiba’s Shrine Visit Sparks Debate on Japan’s Militarist Legacy
Shigeru Ishiba’s August 15 visit to Yasukuni Shrine reignites debate over Japan’s wartime legacy and constitutional separation of religion and state.
Japanese PM Ishiba Expresses WWII Remorse, Shuns Asia War Apology
At the 80th anniversary of WWII surrender, PM Ishiba voiced remorse but sidestepped an apology for wartime aggression in Asia, drawing mixed reactions at home and abroad.
Japan’s PM Ishiba Holds On After Upper House Election Setback
Japan’s PM Ishiba stays in power despite his LDP-Komeito coalition losing the upper house majority and looming US tariffs, as voters back anti-globalist Sanseito.
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Japan’s ruling coalition fell short of a majority in the upper house election, intensifying pressure on PM Ishiba and raising questions about leadership and legislative gridlock.
Japan’s Ruling Coalition Poised to Lose Upper House Majority
Exit polls show Japan’s ruling coalition likely to lose its upper house majority, adding fresh uncertainty to Prime Minister Ishiba’s government.
South Korea Voices Regret Over Ishiba’s Yasukuni Shrine Offering
South Korea expresses deep disappointment as Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba sends a ritual offering to Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, urging Japan to confront its wartime past for future trust.
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