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Shigeru Ishiba’s unpopularity among LDP peers

Japan ·

Ishiba has a long history of being a vocal critic of the LDP, earning him a reputation as a turncoat among lawmakers. His most notable act of defiance came in 1993 when he supported a no-confidence vote against then-Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa. This move, along with his departure from the LDP to join a reformist faction led by Ichiro Ozawa, has left a lasting stain on his reputation within the party. Political science professor Yu Uchiyama notes that this history fuels perceptions of Ishiba as a "traitor" among senior politicians.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Shigeru Ishiba wins LDP leadership, poised to become Japan’s Prime Minister

Japan ·

Ishiba’s path to leadership was cemented in the initial round, where he garnered 154 votes from a pool of nine candidates, advancing to the decisive runoff after Takaichi's 181 votes placed her in contention. Renowned for his expertise in defense and commitment to regional revitalization, Ishiba had consistently ranked high in pre-election polls regarding who would best lead the LDP.

By Ishita Agarwal
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LDP Presidential election race tightens: Koizumi, Takaichi, and Ishiba lead

Japan ·

According to a survey conducted on September 15 and 16, none of the nine candidates are expected to secure an outright majority in the first round of voting on September 27. Consequently, a runoff election between the top two contenders appears likely. The survey, which targeted LDP supporters, shows Takaichi leading with 27.7%, followed by Ishiba at 23.7%, and Koizumi at 19.1%. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa trails at 6.3%, with other candidates such as Kobayashi Takayuki, Kamikawa Yoko, Kono Taro, Motegi Toshimitsu, and Kato Katsunobu showing even lower support.

By Ishita Agarwal
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LDP Presidential debate highlights strategies and key candidates

Japan ·

The candidates' strategies became evident during the session of LDP election, particularly in how they interacted with former Secretary-General Shigeru Ishiba and former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. Both Ishiba and Koizumi, who have been prominent in opinion polls, were each nominated three times by their peers, signaling their strong positions in the race.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Ishiba reaffirms commitment to tax-free new NISA investments, calls for fair tax system

Japan ·

Ishiba's remarks were aimed at reassuring both domestic and international stakeholders that the LDP, under his purview, remains committed to supporting financial initiatives designed to encourage personal investment. The New NISA, which offers tax-free benefits for small-scale investments, has been a cornerstone of Japan’s strategy to stimulate personal savings and investment. Ishiba's statement signals a firm stance against any proposed modifications that could disrupt this framework.

By Ishita Agarwal