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WEBKyodo News Plus is an online publication delivering the latest news from Japan together with those stories from around the globe in which Japan plays a key role. Centering on content provided by Kyodo News, Japan’s leading news agency, our publication keeps readers abreast of the developments coming out of Japan that interest and …
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba set to call general election on ...
WEB18 hours ago · Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said Monday that a general election will be held on Oct. 27 to seek a public mandate, with a ruling party official saying that the official campaigning is expected to begin on Oct. 15. Ishiba made the announcement as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a day before he is set to …
FOCUS:New Japan ruling LDP chief Ishiba may face make-or ...
WEB2 days ago · Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba sits in the chair of the LDP president at the Japanese ruling party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2024, following his victory in the party's presidential election earlier in the day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo. The reinstatement of Yoshihiko Noda, an eloquent former prime minister as ...
Japan defense force ship sails through Taiwan Strait for 1st time
WEB4 days ago · A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel has sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's direction, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday, triggering an immediate backlash from China. On Wednesday, the destroyer Sazanami, along with Australian and New Zealand vessels, headed southward …
Public urges incoming Japan leader Ishiba to improve cost of ...
WEB3 days ago · Members of the public on Friday urged Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's incoming prime minister, following his victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, to implement measures that will directly improve livelihoods amid the historically high cost of living. "Even just talking of price hikes, conditions vary between the city and ...
Ishiba, Koizumi, Takaichi lead Japan PM race, set stage for ...
WEB5 days ago · Takaichi, 63, a conservative lawmaker who does not hide her affinity to the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Koizumi, 43, are trailing Ishiba in terms of grassroots votes. Meanwhile, Koizumi has secured over 50 votes from fellow LDP lawmakers, the most among the three, ahead of 40 for Takaichi and around 40 for Ishiba, according to the tally.
Japan's next PM Ishiba eyes retaining Hayashi as government ...
WEB2 days ago · New ruling Liberal Democratic Party leader Shigeru Ishiba, set to soon become the country's next prime minister, is considering retaining Yoshimasa Hayashi as the government's top spokesman, sources close to the matter said Saturday. Former Defense Minister Ishiba, the winner of the LDP's presidential election on Friday, plans to appoint …