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.

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.

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

Sep 27, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing coalition controls parliament.

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.

Sep 27, 2024 · Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister known for his plainspoken opinions, will replace Fumio Kishida next week. Shigeru Ishiba after he was selected as the new head of the Liberal Democratic...

14 hours ago · Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Image: REUTERS file TOKYO "When the expectations are great," a well-known saying goes, "so are the disappointments." Perhaps more than anyone to date, reports Masaki Kubota in Shukan Shincho (Jan 30), this could apply to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

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.

Nov 12, 2024 · TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, battered in parliamentary elections last month, has survived a rare runoff vote against the opposition to remain the country’s leader but he still faces turmoil ahead.