When Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan stepped down Wednesday, he became the latest in a growing line of unpopular leaders to cycle through a sclerotic political system that has faced growing frustration from the public.
Fumio Kishida was elected president of his governing Liberal Democratic Party and became prime minister in 2021, with his three-year term expiring in September.
Several figures have been mooted as possible successors including digital minister Taro Kono and economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, who would be Japan's first female premier.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s leadership has been nothing short of historic. Since he assumed office nearly three years ago, Prime Minister Kishida and I have worked together to take the U.S.-Japan Alliance to new heights, from advancing…
Experts and officials have urged people to stay calm and carry on their daily social and economic activities while also securing emergency food and water and discussing evacuation plans with family members.
Experts and officials have urged people to stay calm and carry on their daily social and economic activities while also securing emergency food and water and discussing evacuation plans with family members.
Experts and officials have urged people to stay calm and carry on their daily social and economic activities while also securing emergency food and water and discussing evacuation plans with family members.
Japan issued its first “megaquake advisory" last week following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The strong quake increased the likelihood of another big one within the next 30 years.
Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida has announced that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September. Mr. Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, said he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote, paving the…
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced he will decline to run for leader of his party next month, opening the door for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to choose a new leader to fill the slot of party head and PM.…