Who is Shigeru Ishiba? Japan's New Prime Minister, Who Won Party Election In His 5th Attempt
Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership contest on Friday. The 67-year-old was one of nine candidates in the race and defeated Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi – who was vying to become Japan’s first female leader – in a runoff,