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#IshibaDon'tQuit: Unlikely Support Grows for Japanese PM Ishiba To Stay
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is uncertain but an unlikely campaign for him to stay was growing online this week, including from people who are his natural political opponents.
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Japan's Far Right Sanseito Party Makes Big Gains In Upper House Election
Japan's far-right populist Sanseito party was one of the biggest winners in the weekend's upper house election, attracting many voters with its "Japanese First" platform.
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MAGA-Style "Anti-Globalist" Politics Arrives In Japan
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its upper house majority in an election on Sunday; the "Japanese first" Sanseito party, created only five years ago, increased its seats from two to 15.
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Japan's Governing Alliance Loses Upper House Elections
The loss is another blow to Ishiba's coalition, making it a minority in both houses following its October defeat in the lower house election, and worsening Japan's political instability.
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Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Rapidly Diminishing PM
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy and making military models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister looked at risk of coming unstuck on Sunday.
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Japan's Governing Alliance Likely To Lose Upper House Elections, Exit Polls Show
The governing coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to lose a majority in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election Sunday, according to exit polls, worsening the country's political instability.
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Japan Heads To Polls Amid Rising Prices, Immigration Concerns
Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house election, with rising prices and immigration concerns threatening to weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power.
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Rising Prices, Rice Crisis, Tariffs: Threaten Japan's Coalition Ahead Of Vote
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday's upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such as rising prices and high US tariffs.
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As American Dreams Fade, How Asia Is Challenging US Supremacy In Education
As political dynamics change, Asia is stepping up to redefine the study-abroad landscape and to make a mark on it, reiterating and positioning itself as an upcoming and leading destination for higher education.
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party Holds Rally As Muhammad Yunus Leaves For Japan
A massive political rally commenced in Dhaka this afternoon by three affiliated organisations of the BNP, Muhammad Yunus embarked on a Japan visit.
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Japan's Farm Minister Quits Over Insensitive Comment On Rice Prices
Japan's farm minister resigned after growing public outrage as he said he never buys rice due to free donations while the country faces soaring prices.
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5 Mistakes To Avoid In Japan As A Tourist
Behind the politeness, there are some strict, unspoken rules. Here's what you should avoid as a tourist in Japan.
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Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the October 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.
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Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Snap Elections
By dissolving parliament now, Shigeru Ishiba wants to put his party to the test before his "honeymoon" period ends, a political science professor said.
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Shigeru Ishiba: Political Troublemaker Set To Take Charge As Japan's New PM
Japan's next prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, says he reads three books a day and would rather do that than mingle with the ruling party colleagues who picked him as their new leader today
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#IshibaDon'tQuit: Unlikely Support Grows for Japanese PM Ishiba To Stay
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is uncertain but an unlikely campaign for him to stay was growing online this week, including from people who are his natural political opponents.
-
Japan's Far Right Sanseito Party Makes Big Gains In Upper House Election
Japan's far-right populist Sanseito party was one of the biggest winners in the weekend's upper house election, attracting many voters with its "Japanese First" platform.
-
MAGA-Style "Anti-Globalist" Politics Arrives In Japan
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition lost its upper house majority in an election on Sunday; the "Japanese first" Sanseito party, created only five years ago, increased its seats from two to 15.
-
Japan's Governing Alliance Loses Upper House Elections
The loss is another blow to Ishiba's coalition, making it a minority in both houses following its October defeat in the lower house election, and worsening Japan's political instability.
-
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's Rapidly Diminishing PM
Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy and making military models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister looked at risk of coming unstuck on Sunday.
-
Japan's Governing Alliance Likely To Lose Upper House Elections, Exit Polls Show
The governing coalition of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is likely to lose a majority in the smaller of Japan's two parliamentary houses in a key election Sunday, according to exit polls, worsening the country's political instability.
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Japan Heads To Polls Amid Rising Prices, Immigration Concerns
Japanese voters could unleash political turmoil as they head to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested upper house election, with rising prices and immigration concerns threatening to weaken Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power.
-
Rising Prices, Rice Crisis, Tariffs: Threaten Japan's Coalition Ahead Of Vote
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday's upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such as rising prices and high US tariffs.
-
As American Dreams Fade, How Asia Is Challenging US Supremacy In Education
As political dynamics change, Asia is stepping up to redefine the study-abroad landscape and to make a mark on it, reiterating and positioning itself as an upcoming and leading destination for higher education.
-
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Holds Rally As Muhammad Yunus Leaves For Japan
A massive political rally commenced in Dhaka this afternoon by three affiliated organisations of the BNP, Muhammad Yunus embarked on a Japan visit.
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Japan's Farm Minister Quits Over Insensitive Comment On Rice Prices
Japan's farm minister resigned after growing public outrage as he said he never buys rice due to free donations while the country faces soaring prices.
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5 Mistakes To Avoid In Japan As A Tourist
Behind the politeness, there are some strict, unspoken rules. Here's what you should avoid as a tourist in Japan.
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Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the October 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.
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Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Snap Elections
By dissolving parliament now, Shigeru Ishiba wants to put his party to the test before his "honeymoon" period ends, a political science professor said.
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Shigeru Ishiba: Political Troublemaker Set To Take Charge As Japan's New PM
Japan's next prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, says he reads three books a day and would rather do that than mingle with the ruling party colleagues who picked him as their new leader today
