Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, following a major defeat in the recent upper house election.
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to step down, local media reported on Sunday, following a major defeat in the recent upper house election. Public broadcaster NHK said Ishiba chose to resign to prevent further division within his ruling party. Meanwhile, Asahi Shimbun reported that mounting pressure and calls for his resignation left him with no choice but to step aside. The party now plans to hold a new leadership election to select Ishiba’s successor.