Divine will or not, Mr Ishiba triumphed in his fifth attempt last week, and on October 1st he became Japan’s prime minister.
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister known for his plainspoken opinions, will replace Fumio Kishida next week.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba wants an end to his country's "asymmetrical" security relationship with the United States.
Shigeru Ishiba faces divided ruling party, low approval ratings and volatile financial markets ahead of snap election ...
as Japan’s next prime minister. Mr. Ishiba narrowly defeated Sanae Takaichi, a disciple of Shinzo Abe who remains ...