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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is not even a politician (Essay)

Shigeru Ishiba (Japan’s Prime minister)

Shigeru Ishiba broke several promises he made before becoming president of the LDP, including the House of Representatives election. When asked about this betrayal, Shigeru Ishiba brazenly stated, "I don't keep promises. The LDP has never kept promises either." There has never been a case before where a Japanese politician has publicly declared that he would not keep his promises (even if he thought so in his heart). Shigeru Ishiba has publicly declared that he and the LDP are liars.

Also, when asked if he had no intention of seriously addressing the issue of declining birthrates, he said, "By the time children born now have the right to vote, I will no longer be a politician, and it will be meaningless to implement policies to address the declining birthrate issue." He defined himself as a politician who does not care about the country's future.

As stated above, Shigeru Ishiba is a flawed politician. He does not even have the qualifications to be a politician. I have no choice but to say that having such a person as the prime minister of Japan is a disaster for Japan. This man advocated a "fun country" on par with the big slogans of "strong country" and "rich country" that have been used since the Meiji era. Since the subject is often unclear in Japanese, when translated, Shigeru Ishiba's true intention is to create a country where "the rulers, such as Shigeru Ishiba, are having fun and the people are living in hell."

Rei Morishita

2025.01.28

石破茂日本国首相は政治家ですらない（エッセイ）

石破茂

石破茂は、自民党総裁になる以前にしていた幾つかの公約を、衆議院選挙をはさんで反故にした。この裏切りについて問われた石破茂は、「公約なんて守らない。自民党だって公約を守ったことはない」と開き直った。日本の政治家が公約を守らないと公言した例はこれまでになく（心のなかでそう思っていたにせよ）、石破茂は、自分と自民党が嘘つきであると公言したのだ。

また、少子化問題にまじめに取り組むつもりがないのかと問われて、「今生まれた子供が選挙権を持つころには私は政治家ではない、少子化問題など施策しても無意味だ」と言い放った。国家の将来を考えない政治家であると、自己規定したわけだ。

以上、石破茂は、欠陥政治家である。政治家の資格すらない。こんな輩が日本の首相であるのは、日本にとって大惨事だと言わざるを得ない。この男、明治時代以降の大スローガン「強い国」「豊かな国」と並ぶものとして「楽しい国」を標榜した。日本語は主語が不明確なことが多いので、翻訳すると、石破茂の真意は「石破茂たち支配者が楽しい、国民は地獄の���国を作ることである。

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Japan's Ruling Party Elects Shigeru Ishiba as New Leader Amid Scandals

In a significant leadership change, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Shigeru Ishiba as its new leader, positioning him to become the next prime minister. Ishiba, 67, a former defense chief, has vowed to reform the party, revitalize the economy, and enhance national security after winning the party election on Friday.

With the LDP holding a parliamentary majority, Ishiba is set to be appointed prime minister on Tuesday. His election comes at a challenging time for the party, which has been mired in scandals and internal strife that have weakened its previously dominant factions.

Nine candidates competed for the leadership following Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's announcement last month that he would not seek re-election. Ishiba led in opinion polls, marking his fifth attempt to lead the party. He faced off against Sanae Takaichi, 63, who aimed to become Japan's first female leader.

In his acceptance speech, Ishiba emphasized the need for transparency and humility within the party. He supports allowing female emperors—a contentious issue within the LDP—and has been outspoken in his criticism of Kishida, which has both frustrated party insiders and resonated with the public.

Ishiba has called for strengthened security measures in light of increasing incursions from Russia and China, as well as North Korea’s missile activities. However, his leadership does not represent a complete overhaul for a party seeking to regain public trust amid a stagnant economy and ongoing political scandals. His economic strategy focuses on raising wages to combat inflation.

Takaichi, a conservative and ally of the late former prime minister Shinzo Abe, advocates traditional roles for women and opposes reforms regarding female succession in the imperial family.

The LDP’s leadership contest reflects a broader need for reform as the party seeks to recover from plummeting approval ratings and public dissatisfaction. Scandals involving the Unification Church’s influence on the LDP and underreported political funding have intensified scrutiny, resulting in the disbanding of several party factions.

Japan faces pressing economic challenges, with rising food prices and stagnant wages contributing to public discontent. The OECD reports that wages have seen minimal growth over the past 30 years, while inflation is at a 30-year high, straining households.

Ishiba’s administration will also need to address Japan's aging and declining population, which poses significant challenges for social services and the workforce. The LDP’s next steps will be critical ahead of the general election scheduled for October 2025, with some candidates suggesting a possible early election.

As the party navigates these turbulent waters, the recent leadership election is viewed as a critical test not only for the LDP but for the future of conservative politics in Japan.

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Japan considers supporting Alaska LNG pipeline to strengthen ties with Trump

Japan is reportedly weighing support for a $44 billion gas pipeline project in Alaska as part of efforts to strengthen relations with US President Donald Trump and mitigate potential trade tensions, according to Reuters.

The move comes ahead of a planned meeting between Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Washington, where the pipeline project is expected to be discussed.

The proposed 800-mile pipeline would transport natural gas from Alaska’s northern fields to a southern port, where it would be liquefied and shipped to Asian markets. While Japan has reservations about the project’s economic viability due to high costs compared to other gas sources, it is prepared to explore a deal if requested by the US.

Tokyo may also offer additional concessions, such as increasing purchases of US liquefied natural gas (LNG), boosting defence spending, and expanding manufacturing investments in the US. The measures aim to reduce the $56 billion bilateral trade deficit and avoid potential tariffs on Japanese goods.

Strategic energy diversification

Although Japan already has significant access to LNG, the Alaska pipeline could help diversify its energy supplies, reducing reliance on riskier sources like Russia and the Middle East. Prime Minister Ishiba recently emphasised the importance of securing stable energy supplies from the US, though he did not specifically mention the Alaska project.

However, officials caution that Japan cannot make firm commitments on LNG investments during Ishiba’s meeting with Trump. Any deal would need to offer competitive pricing and flexibility, including the ability for Japanese buyers to resell LNG.

Trump has previously floated tariffs on foreign goods, and Japan remains wary of potential trade friction, particularly after facing steel tariffs and demands for increased contributions to US troop hosting costs during Trump’s first term.

To navigate the challenges, Ishiba’s administration has sought advice from US lawmakers and policy experts with ties to both Japan and Trump, including Senator Bill Hagerty and Kenneth Weinstein of the Hudson Institute. Weinstein has encouraged Japan to deepen energy partnerships with the US, describing the Alaska project as worthy of serious consideration.

Potential financing and partnerships

State-backed institutions like the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) could provide financing for the Alaska project, with Japanese trading firms such as Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co potentially contributing to the initiative.

The Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), which oversees the project, has held discussions with Japanese energy leaders, though specifics remain undisclosed. The pipeline, first approved during Trump’s earlier term, received final regulatory go-ahead in 2022 despite opposition from environmental groups.

Japan’s potential support for the Alaska LNG pipeline reflects a delicate balancing act between securing energy diversification and appeasing Trump’s economic demands. As Ishiba prepares to meet Trump, the outcome of the discussions could shape the future of US-Japan relations and energy co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Prabowo Ajak Jepang Dukung Program Hilirisasi

JAKARTA – Presiden Republik Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto mengajak Perdana Menteri Jepang untuk berinvestasi di dalam program-program prioritas Indonesia di masa pemerintahannya. Hal itu disampaikan saat menyambut kunjungan kenegaraan dengan Perdana Menteri (PM) Jepang Shigeru Ishiba di Istana Bogor, Jawa Barat, Sabtu (11/1). “Dalam program hilirisasi kami, kami sangat terbuka untuk industri Jepang…

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Japão se candidata a sediar a Cúpula APEC de 2031

Lima, Peru, 16 de novembro de 2024 (Kyodo) – O Japão anunciou oficialmente sua candidatura para sediar a Cúpula da Cooperação Econômica Ásia-Pacífico (APEC) em 2031. A declaração foi feita pelo primeiro-ministro japonês, Shigeru Ishiba, durante a participação do país na cúpula deste ano, que teve início nesta sexta-feira (15) na capital peruana, Lima. Ishiba ressaltou que a proposta de…

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Japanese PM Ishiba’s cabinet resigns ahead of parliament vote

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Monday ahead of a parliament vote later the day to select the country’s next prime minister following the general election last month.

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Japan's ruling party headquarters attacked with firebombs, suspect arrested

TOKYO (AP) — A man threw several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo Saturday, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residence, Tokyo police said. There were no reports of injuries. The man, identified by police as Atsunobu Usuda, 49, was arrested on the spot on charges of obstructing the performance of official duties, although additional…

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Here’s why Japan’s stocks are plunging after Shigeru Ishiba’s win

Skyline of Tokyo, Japan. Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 tumbled over 4% on Monday, following a mixed set of economic data out of Japan and as traders reacted to the election of incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Japan’s August retail sales climbed 2.8% year on year, beating Reuters poll estimates of a 2.3% rise, and up from a revised 2.7% rise in…

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पूर्व रक्षा मंत्री शिगेरु इशिबा होंगे जापान के अगले प्रधानमंत्री, फुमियो किशिदा की लेंगे जगह

#News पूर्व रक्षा मंत्री शिगेरु इशिबा होंगे जापान के अगले प्रधानमंत्री, फुमियो किशिदा की लेंगे जगह

Japan Shigeru Ishiba: जापान में बदलाव हुआ है। जापान की सत्तारूढ़ पार्टी ने पूर्व रक्षा मंत्री शिगेरु इशिबा को अपना नेता चुना है। वे अगले सप्ताह प्रधानमंत्री बनेंगे। वे फुमियो किशिदा की जगह अगले प्रधानमंत्री बनेंगे। संसद में लिबरल डेमोक्रेटिक पार्टी (एलडीपी) का सत्तारूढ़ गठबंधन है। पार्टी का नेता चुना जाना प्रधानमंत्री पद का टिकट है, क्योंकि संसद में वर्तमान में ‘लिबरल डेमोक्रेटिक पार्टी’ के…

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Ishiba é o novo premiê japonês até segundq ordem

Japão tem um novo premiê. O LDP elegeu o ex-ministro da defesa Shigeru Ishiba para ser o líder do partido. Seu nome foi aprovado em votação do Dieta, a câmara baixa do parlamento japonês. Pelo jeito, a democracia japonesa nunca fica no tédio.

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If you told me that Japan's new PM was going to be a guy with a model train special interest a month ago I would not have believed you

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba re-elected after runoff vote

Shigeru Ishiba, the leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has secured a new term as the country’s prime minister after a parliamentary vote on Monday. Ishiba, 67, was first sworn in as prime minister in September after his predecessor, Fumio Kishida, stepped down amid a series of scandals that rattled public trust in the LDP. Ahead of the special parliamentary session on…

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China, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing, bilateral relations on agenda

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit China on Wednesday for talks with local counterpart Wang Yi in a bid to bring about positive developments in bilateral relations.

Earlier, Iwaya met with Premier Li Qiang of China’s State Council before beginning his talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. After that, Iwaya is scheduled to attend an event on cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries.

This is Iwaya’s first visit as Japanese foreign minister to China. Earlier, Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi visited the People’s Republic of China in April 2023.

Last November, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japan’s new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met on the margins of the APEC summit in Peru. At the time, Xi Jinping said the countries were “in a crucial period to improve and develop ties.” The leaders agreed to hold reciprocal visits by the countries’ foreign ministers and promote mutually beneficial and stable relations.

Relations between Japan and China are complicated by a territorial dispute over the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea controlled by Tokyo, with Chinese ships periodically passing near the islands. Beijing also imposed a ban on Japanese seafood after Japan began discharging water in August 2023 that was used to cool reactors at the March 2011 earthquake-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

However, in September 2024, Beijing and Tokyo agreed that Chinese authorities would begin to gradually lift the ban and China would take part in IAEA-led monitoring of the water discharge process.

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PM Ishiba Pamit Usai Kunjungan Resmi ke Indonesia, Presiden Prabowo : Terima Kasih

JAKARTA – Perdana Menteri (PM) Jepang Ishiba Shigeru beserta Ibu Ishiba Yoshiko kembali menuju Jepang dari Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang, Banten, pada Sabtu, 11 Januari 2025. PM Ishiba telah melakukan kunjungan resmi selama dua hari di Indonesia dengan bertemu Presiden Republik Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto. Tampak melepas keberangkatan PM Ishiba yaitu Menteri Investasi dan…

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Ishiba planeja investimentos japoneses nos EUA em reunião com Trump

Tóquio, Japão, 3 de fevereiro de 2025 – Agência Kyodo – O primeiro-ministro do Japão, Ishiba Shigeru, planeja usar sua próxima reunião com o presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para evitar tensões econômicas e fortalecer os laços de cooperação entre os dois países. A cúpula, marcada para sexta-feira (7) em Washington, ocorre em um momento de preocupação entre autoridades japonesas sobre…