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Japan PM Kishida, Once A Safe Pair Of Hands, Fumbles Top Job

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was seen as a safe pair of hands when his party installed him three years ago, but he soon became a liability as scandals and inflation eroded his popularity.

International Business Times

Why did Japan’s prime minister decide to step down? And who might replace him?

In a surprise announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said today he would step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) next month, bringing his premiership to an early end.

The Conversation

Unpopular Japan PM Kishida To Step Down

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday he will step aside next month, ending a three-year term plagued by low popularity ratings and a spluttering economy.

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Japan Issues First-Ever Megaquake Advisory After Powerful Quake

Japan's megaquake advisory raises concerns as the nation prepares for potential major seismic events in the Nankai Trough region.

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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will not run for re-election in surprise announcement

Fumio Kishida suffered dwindling support ratings that dipped below 20%

Evening Standard

Japanese are worried and confused after first-ever megaquake advisory. What does it mean?

Japan issued its first-ever “megaquake advisory” last week after a powerful earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the country’s southern main island of Kyushu

The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed as jitters calm over global markets while uncertainty lingers

Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as Japan’s benchmark perked but quickly ran out of steam from news the prime minister won’t seek re-election as head of the ruling party

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Japanese Prime Minister Kishida To Step Down Amid Scandals

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's decision not to seek re-election amid LDP scandals signals a push for party reform and has significant implications for J...

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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September

Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month.

Al Jazeera

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down in September

Kishida’s three-year term has been marked by scandal, rising living costs and record defence spending

The Guardian - UK

Japan PM Kishida To Exit Party Leadership Race: Media

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to drop out of the race to remain his party's leader, local media reported Wednesday, meaning an expected end to his nearly three-year premiership.

International Business Times

Japan's Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September

The Independent UK

ProCook unveils stunning knife range inspired by Japanese elegance

These are some of the most beautiful kitchen knives we've ever seen

Elon Musk draws fire for playing down impact of atomic bombing of Japan: ‘Not as scary as people think’

‘It is not as scary as people think, basically,’ Tesla chief says

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Japanese Executive Released In Myanmar After Rice Pricing Conviction

Japanese executive released in Myanmar after rice pricing violation conviction. Myanmar faces economic instability amidst civil unrest and protests.

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Asian Shares Mixed As Tokyo Rebounds From Last Week's Plunge

Asian shares show mixed performance, Tokyo rebounds. Yen stabilizes, U.S. dollar strengthens. Wall Street subdued. Fed maintains high rates. Energy markets...

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Myanmar releases a Japanese executive after he was arrested for selling rice above set prices

A Japanese business executive who had been detained in Myanmar for more than a month has been released

The Independent UK

Runway at Japan’s Narita airport closed for hours after US cargo plane makes emergency landing

Boeing 747 jet’s crew members not injured but plane’s tyres found ruptured and wheels damaged

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Asian shares trade mixed as Japan and other markets calm from a previous week of crazy swings

Asian shares are trading mixed as the Tokyo benchmark bounced back and calmed from last week’s plunge

The Times of India

Watch: Relive Vinesh Phogat's famous win against Yui Susaki at Paris Olympics as CAS verdict looms

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Paris Olympics provided Indian sports fans with several memorable moments, but none as electrifying as wrestler Vinesh Phogat's dramatic victory over World No. 1 Yui Susaki of Japan in the Round of 16.

The Guardian - US

‘A true multi-sensory experience’: the Met celebrates Japanese poetry, calligraphy and painting

In an immersive and transporting new exhibition, three key areas of Japanese art are brought together and praised

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Assassin's Creed Shadows' dev time is even longer than the massive Assassin's Creed Valhalla - as Ubisoft wants the RPG's depiction of Japan to be "as authentic as possible"

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Man Doesn’t Realize Girlfriend Of 7 Years Is 25 Years Older Than Him Until Night Before Wedding

Though Aki kept dropping subtle hints about her real age, her partner only discovered the truth on the eve of their wedding. The post Man Doesn’t Realize Girlfriend Of 7 Years Is 25 Years Older Than Him Until Night Before Wedding first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Honda And Yamaha To Partner On EV Manufacturing, Battery Sharing

For two-wheeled EVs, swappable batteries just make sense. That's one reason Honda and Yamaha are working together so scoots from both can use the same ones.

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Slow-Moving Storm Causes Flooding In Northern Japan

Typhoon Maria, now a slow-moving storm, hits northern Japan causing evacuations and travel disruptions. Residents warned of flooding and mudslides.

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