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Japan Farm Minister Resigns Over Free Rice Gaffe

Japan's farm minister resigned Wednesday after a gaffe about rice drew public fury in a country experiencing soaring prices of the cherished staple.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports

The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024

Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba to become next PM

Former defence chief elected leader of Liberal Democrats and vows to end ‘widespread distrust’ in party

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2024

A record 9 lawmakers are vying to become Japan's leader, with pledges of change and stronger defense

A record nine Japanese lawmakers have formally entered the race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as head of the governing party and leader of the nation, hoping to regain public support for the party following corruption scandals

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

Race To Become Japan's Next PM Kicks Off

Japan's leadership race kicked off Thursday with a record nine candidates including the surfing son of a former prime minister and an arch-nationalist vying to be the first woman premier.

International Business Times · Sep 12, 2024

The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert

Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2024

Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader

Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.

Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2024

Asian shares mixed as jitters calm over global markets while uncertainty lingers

Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as Japan’s benchmark perked but quickly ran out of steam from news the prime minister won’t seek re-election as head of the ruling party

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024