Japan’s Newly Elected LDP President Vows to ‘Protect’ Regional Areas; Ishiba Eyes Making Regional Areas More Attractive to Young People

The Yomiuri ShimbunShigeru Ishiba By Kentaro Kuroki and Takafumi Yamasaki / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers 18:34 JST, September 28, 2024 Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected president of the…

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Former defense minister to be Japan’s new prime minister after winning ruling party contest | CNN

Tokyo CNN — 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…

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