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.
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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.
Shigeru Ishiba Reelected as Japan’s Prime Minister Amid Political Shift
Shigeru Ishiba has been reelected as Japan’s prime minister after a tight runoff vote, despite his party losing seats in the recent general election.
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party to Select New Prime Minister on Sept. 27
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to choose its new leader on September 27 following PM Kishida’s decision not to seek re-election.
US-Japan Alliance Upgrade: Boosting Security or Political Strategy?
Japanese PM Kishida’s first state visit to Washington in nine years marks the biggest upgrade to the US-Japan security alliance since 1960. Is this move for enhanced security or a political strategy?