Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for solidarity within his Liberal Democratic Party to capture two key elections this summer despite the ruling coalition’s loss of a Lower House majority the last time out.

The triennial Upper House election comes after the LDP-Komeito ruling coalition lost its majority in the House of Representatives in last year's general election.

TOKYO: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has postponed the government's raise of the co-payment caps for patients under the high-cost medical expense benefit system, considering the possible negative impact on this summer's election.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reversed course on his government's controversial plan to raise medical costs in Aug

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion event with a surprise appearance in which he forego his usual business suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of support for the “cool” Japan brand.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday that high tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration would make investments in the United States difficult. Japanese companies need to generate the funds for U.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba denied that Tokyo is trying to weaken its currency after President Donald Trump bumped the yen by accusing Japan and China of gaining an unfair advantage through foreign exchange policy.