Tag: Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

Major Setback for PM Ishiba as Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito failed to win at least 50 of the 125 contested seats—short of the majority threshold in the upper house.

July 21, 2025

Japan Votes in Pivotal Upper House Polls as Ruling Coalition Faces Mounting Pressure

Of the seats up for grabs in this election, 75 are being decided in electoral districts, 50 through proportional representation, and one to fill a vacancy. Over 520 candidates are in the fray.

July 20, 2025

Japan PM’s Wife Yoshiko Ishiba Leads Yoga Day Celebrations in Tokyo with Over 2,000 Participants

Joining her was Satoko Iwaya, wife of Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, further highlighting the importance of the occasion in Japan’s diplomatic circles.

June 21, 2025

Donald Trump Applauds US-Japan Security Partnership, Announces $1 Billion in Defense Sales

Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House to discuss the future of their partnership.

February 8, 2025

Polling begins for Japan’s lower house in crucial test for new PM Shigeru Ishiba’s leadership

This vote is seen as an early referendum on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's newly formed administration, which he risked by calling a snap election just nine days after taking office on October 1.

October 27, 2024