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Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba steps down after a defeat in July’s parliamentary vote

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he steps down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election.

Euronews

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns After Crushing Defeat and Gift Scandal Fallout

Shigeru Ishiba's exit triggers a contest to lead Japan's ruling LDP, amid scandals, economic pressures and questions over the country's political future.

International Business Times UK

Japan PM Ishiba Says He Will Resign

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament.

International Business Times

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Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba to resign amid fallout from disastrous elections

Public broadcaster says prime minister has made decision to avoid divide within his Liberal Democratic party

The Guardian - UK

Japanese PM stepping down after less than a year in power

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The Independent UK

Japan PM Decides To Quit As Opponents Seek Leadership Election: Reports

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, as members of his ruling party seek to hold a new leadership race following disastrous upper house elections.

International Business Times

Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba resigns as prime minister and says new leadership election should begin immediately

Ishiba has been in power for less than a year, but faced calls to resign from the right-wing faction of his own party after a bruising defeat in July

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Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign, Japanese television reports

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his intention to step down following growing calls from his party to take responsibility for its big loss in the July parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns weeks after election debacle

Calls for his resignation had grown since his Liberal Democratic Party suffered a crushing loss in July.

Al Jazeera

A 'Real' Movie Fights Back In Anime-ruled Japan

Pensioner Shizue Kato didn't fancy the new "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster and instead watched "Kokuho", a rare live action cinema hit in Japan, where animation rules.

International Business Times

How to Watch Mexico vs. Japan on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

Mexico and Japan have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

F1 2025 qualifying head-to-head: Italian GP

Here's how things stand in 2025 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix.

Motorsport

Inside Daido Moriyama’s 'Quartet': The four books that forged the legendary street photographer

Editor and writer Mark Holborn speaks about shaping Quartet, the new Thames & Hudson release that brings together four seminal books from Daido Moriyama’s early career

Digital Camera World

Lavish ritual highlights dilemma for Japan’s royal family

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Sports Illustrated

Three Players to Watch in Mexico NT September Friendlies vs. Japan, South Korea

There are new faces in El Tri’s roster that will be eager to impress to earn a spot in the World Cup roster.

The Independent UK

Prince Hisahito: Japan holds lavish celebrations for first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years

The prince is the youngest of the 16-member imperial family, which now features no children

The Independent UK

Photos of Japan's Prince Hisahito. He could be the oldest monrachy's last heir

Japan’s Prince Hisahito was formally recognized as an adult on Saturday in an elaborate ceremony steeped in imperial tradition. He could be the royal family's last heir.

Sports Illustrated

Mexico vs. Japan: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

El Tri return to action against Japan in its first game since defeating the USMNT in the Gold Cup final.

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International Business Times

Japan Prince Comes Of Age As Succession Crisis Looms

Japan on Saturday heralded the coming-of-age of Prince Hisahito with an elaborate ceremony at the Imperial Palace, where a succession crisis is brewing.

The Independent UK

Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in Japan in 40 years. He may be the last

The young prince is a symbol of the challenges facing the world's oldest monarchy

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‘Please come see it’: Viral Japanese office worker compared to Sydney Sweeney makes her U.S. debut after exploding with simple selfie

One selfie at work just launched this Japanese office worker to Hollywood.

Barchart

Corn Holding Gains to Round Out the Week

Corn futures are maintaining the strength above the $4.20 level on the December contract at Friday’s midday, with front months up 2 to 3 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 at $3.77 The US/Japan trade deal was finalized on Thursday afternoon, with the White...

GamesRadar

Legendary Japanese racing game dev goes under the radar for 18 years, quietly emerges to drop the best-rated Steam racer of 2025, and gives fans 20 days to grab it at a hefty discount before the price jumps to $50

Tokyo Xtreme Racer's big comeback is almost complete

The Independent UK

Australia's defense minister visits a frigate in Japan as the countries boost defense ties

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has toured a Japanese navy frigate of the same Japan-made model that Australia has chosen for its new fleet, as the two countries step up military ties to deter China’s growing influence

GamesRadar

After 14 years, Nintendo ends repairs for 2DS and 3DS systems in Japan due to a lack of parts

The era of Nintendo handhelds is over

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