Despite a notable loss in parliamentary elections when the coalition of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) fell short of obtaining a majority, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has promised to carry on leading. With a dramatic drop in parliamentary seats—from 259 to 201—this election represented the LDP’s most significant loss since 2009, according to estimates by NHK, the state …

Set for Sunday, Japan’s general election marks a turning point for recently appointed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as he tries to confirm his authority against the backdrop of a scandal-torn ruling party. Following a limited victory in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership elections, Ishiba’s decision to call a quick election shows his will to firmly seize authority. But this …

On Tuesday, 67-year-old former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to be formally voted in by parliament as Japan’s next prime minister. Following a fiercely contested vote last week to head the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Ishiba will now concentrate on healing internal party strife and getting ready for a quick general election set for October 27. Given the …

On Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan selected Shigeru Ishiba as their new president; this will see him named as the prime minister of the country at a legislative session set for tomorrow. This transition in power happens as retiring Prime Minister Fumio Kishida leaves amid rising corruption claims hurting the LDP. Ishigo’s election marks a significant rightward …