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 since 2024.

Jan 24, 2025 · Shigeru Ishiba is a Japanese politician who currently serves as the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and prime minister of Japan (2024– ). He is known for his defense and security expertise as well as for his work in agriculture and countryside revitalization.

Minister in charge of Overcoming Population Decline and Vitalizing Local Economy in Japan Minister of State for the National Strategic Special Zones (until Oct. 2015) (2nd Abe Cabinet (Reshuffled), 3rd Abe Cabinet)

Sep 30, 2024 · Shigeru Ishiba has been chosen as the new leader of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), replacing Fumio Kishida, who resigned due to corruption scandals and economic problems. The election was unusual, with nine candidates competing.

3 days ago · Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan will visit the U.S. from February 6 to 8, and he will hold the first in-person summit meeting with the Honorable Donald J Trump, President of the United States of America in Washington D.C. Through this visit, Prime Minister Ishiba intends to build a relationship of trust and cooperation with the new ...

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.

2 days ago · As Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba heads to Washington this week, he faces a tall order: charm US President Donald Trump, stave off looming tariffs, and protect Japan ’s fragile economy ...

Who is Ishiba Shigeru? The new leader of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Ishiba Shigeru, became prime minister on Tuesday afternoon. This is Ishiba's profile. 67-year-old...

Nov 11, 2024 · Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has won a run-off vote in parliament to stay in his post, after an election setback last month that saw his coalition lose its majority in the lower...

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.