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It’s an important global event when the world’s third-largest economy and a significant ally of the United States gets a new leader—even when that country is Japan. Tokyo has a history of producing a parade of bland,

ABC · 1d

Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, says he plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday

Voice of America · 1d

Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27

Shigeru Ishiba said he mentioned the date early for the logistical convenience of those who have to prepare on relatively short notice

Washington Examiner · 1d

Japan elects new prime minister

Shigeru Ishiba was elected as the new prime minister of Japan on Friday. The country’s governing political party, the Liberal Democratic Party, voted for the former minister of defense to lead the country.

Hawaii Public Radio · 6h

Asia Minute: What to know about Japan's new prime minister

Japan has a new prime minister — and a new political calendar. National elections will be held in a few weeks and the results could have an impact here in the United States. HPR's Bill Dorman has more in today's Asia Minute.

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Japan's new PM urges BOJ to maintain easy monetary policy

Japan's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Tuesday he hoped the central bank would maintain loose monetary policy ...

New York Sun5h

Japan’s Ishiba, in Rocky Start as Premier, Calls Snap Election in Bold Bid for Mandate for Rearmament

Just after Japan’s diet elected him prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, not sure he can wield real power or hold his job for long ...

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How Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains changed the world of rail travel forever

Japan’s sleek Shinkansen bullet trains zoomed onto the railway scene in the 1960s, shrinking travel times and inspiring a ...

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Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again

Japan's new prime minister appointed only two women to his 20-strong cabinet on Tuesday, down from five previously, in what a ...

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Japan's new premier vows to push strong defense under Japan-US alliance and boost economy

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to ...

Wall Street Journal10h

Japan’s New Prime Minister Targets Complete Exit From Deflation With Easy Monetary Policy

TOKYO—Japan’s new prime minister pledged to aim for a complete exit from deflation and asked the Bank of Japan to ...

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Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba, newly elected governing party leader, as prime minister

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his Cabinet, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to ...

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Shigeru Ishiba Declared as Japan's New PM

Japan's Parliament has elected Shigeru Ishiba, the new leader of the ruling liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as the country's ...

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Japan's central bank survey underpins optimism about growth

Business sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers stood unchanged in the latest quarter from the previous quarter, ...

Courthouse News Service9h

Five challenges facing Japan’s new PM Ishiba

TOKYO (AFP) — Shigeru Ishiba, who became Japan's prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday, will face five key ...

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Discover The Best Of Japan With This Luxury Bucket-List Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Japan, combining world-class skiing, immersive cultural experiences, and ...

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Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet

Shigeru Ishiba was set to be voted in by parliament as Japan's next prime minister on Tuesday and unveil his cabinet as he ...

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