Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea and China which view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's ...

In his first Diet debate, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba came under fire for retreating from his previous positions on key issues, including allowing married couples to take separate surnames.

Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba is corporate Japan’s top choice to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, edging out Sanae Takaichi, who strives to become the nation’s first female ...

The approval rating of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet has slipped, and more than half of voters want an administration led by parties other than the Liberal Democratic Party ...

Japan’s new foreign minister threw cold water on the urgency to create an Asian version of NATO, describing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s controversial proposal as something for future ...

Japan’s unique strategy – combining regulatory oversight, resource efficiency, and international partnership – offers a ...

Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Sunday he planned to attend Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government hopes to maintain close ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who only recently formed his second Cabinet to lead a minority government following a Lower House election, has completed consecutive diplomatic events in South America.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru (center) walks with U.S. President Donald Trump (right) during a visit to the White House, Feb. 7, 2025. Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Japan Japanese ...