Shigeru Ishiba (Japanese: 石破 茂; born 4 February 1957) is a Japanese politician serving as Prime Minister of Japan and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 2024.

6 days ago · Shigeru Ishiba (born February 4, 1957, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese politician who serves as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and prime minister of Japan (2024– ). He has held key ministerial roles throughout his career.

6 days ago · TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, said Friday he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific.. Ishiba has been seeking to meet with Trump since his election victory in November and ...

Nov 29, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who survived as leader after a major election loss by his governing coalition, promised Friday to work closely with the long-ignored opposition that is now the only …

Oct 1, 2024 · 10 Things To Know About Japan’s New Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba Including his love of plastic models, trains and the pop group Candies By Matthew Hernon

Oct 2, 2024 · Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pledging to stick to the vital Japan-U.S. alliance while calling for it to be more equitable. He took office Tuesday vowing to tackle a slow economy and regain public trust before an upcoming election.

Sep 26, 2024 · Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote.

Nov 8, 2024 · Ishiba was appointed as the first Minister to take charge of these efforts. He promoted the relocation of central government agencies from Tokyo to regional areas, and during his tenure the decision was made to relocate the Agency for Cultural Affairs to Kyoto.

Oct 2, 2024 · Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Japan's new prime minister by parliament to replace Fumio Kishida, at a time of low public confidence in politics, a shaky economy and mounting security threats.

TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - 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 ...