Man arrested after firebombing Japan’s ruling party headquarters, crashing car into PM’s residence. (Picture credit: AP) A 49-year-old man was arrested after launching a series of firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Tokyo on Saturday, reported the news agency AP. Following the attack, Atsunobu Usuda took his car and…
The Japanese’s government on Monday admitted that it manipulated an official photo of the new cabinet to make members appear less unkempt. The decision came after social media users mocked the original image, which showed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Defence minister Gen Nakatani with untidy appearances, including sagging trousers.In the official photo released by…
Japan minister Takeshi Iwaya (File photo: Reuters) Japan’s newly appointed foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, made it clear that Tokyo expects China to “behave responsibly” while aiming for a “constructive and stable relationship” based on shared interests. In his first press conference on Wednesday, Iwaya emphasized Japan’s intention to cooperate with Beijing, but firmly said, “What…
Shigeru Ishiba (AP file photo) Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba emerged victorious in the race to lead Japan‘s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, positioning him to succeed Fumio Kishida as the country’s next prime minister.Ishiba won the ruling LDP leadership election, securing 215 votes to become Japan’s next leader. The former defence minister…
Shigeru Ishiba won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election on Friday by securing 215 votes and is set to become the next prime minister of Japan.The former defence minister won against Sanae Takaichi, who secured 194 votes.The 67-year-old Ishiba has previously come close to securing the top position, notably in 2012 when he…
