Ishiba Shigeru
Ishiba Shigeru is a prominent Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He has served in various key positions, including Minister of Defense and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Known for his strong stance on national security and defense issues, Ishiba has often been vocal about Japan's defense policies and its relationship with the United States. In recent news, he expressed a commitment to increase Japan's investment in the U.S. to 150 trillion yen during a summit, highlighting his focus on strengthening bilateral ties.
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Ishiba Shigeru made a statement at a street rally opposing discrimination.
「寛容な姿勢こそ保守の本質」石破氏が差別に反対する街頭集会に声明 [外国人]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-01-23Ishiba Shigeru is referenced in the context of the government adjustments.
防災庁、来年11月に設置へ 地方拠点は2カ所に 政府が調整 [高市早苗首相 自民党総裁][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-01
Former Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru had promised to quickly explore the alignment of nationality and permanent residency systems.
日擬收緊入籍條件 上調居住年期 政黨倡門檻增至最少10年 與永居申請看齊 - 20251127 - 國際 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-11-26
Ishiba Shigeru criticized Kawasaki Sanae for her remarks regarding Taiwan, suggesting that previous Japanese governments have avoided making such definitive statements.
孫興杰：高市早苗與亞太地緣政治經濟的變奏 - 20251119 - 觀點 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-19
Former Prime Minister Ishiba suggests a de facto review of the increase in rice production.
来年のコメ、減産の見通し 石破前首相「増産にかじ」を事実上見直し [令和の米騒動]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-23Ishiba Shigeru's cabinet collectively resigned this morning.
共同社：高市早苗料首輪投票當選首相 石破茂內閣今早集體辭職 (09:57) - 20251021 - 國際 - 即時新聞Hong Kong· 2025-10-21
Ishiba Shigeru, the outgoing Prime Minister, had a dinner meeting with Kishida and Suga.
上皇后さま91歳に 陛下との日々に心の安らぎ 日課の読書も続ける：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19
Ishiba Shigeru, the current Prime Minister, dined with Kishida and Suga, discussing the potential withdrawal of Komeito from the coalition.
退任目前の石破首相、岸田・菅両氏と会食 公明の連立離脱も話題に [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-19
Ishiba Shigeru is in a peculiar situation despite announcing his resignation as Prime Minister.
「総総分離」異例の長期化 退陣表明したのに…石破首相の奇妙な状況 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-14Ishiba Shigeru is in a peculiar situation despite announcing his resignation as Prime Minister.
「総総分離」異例の長期化 退陣表明したのに…石破首相の奇妙な状況 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-13Ishiba Shigeru is in a peculiar situation despite announcing his resignation as Prime Minister.
「総総分離」異例の長期化 退陣表明したのに…石破首相の奇妙な状況 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-13Ishiba Shigeru expressed his congratulations to Kitagawa for winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
「日本として世界に誇ること」石破首相、ノーベル化学賞北川氏に祝意 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-09
Ishiba Shigeru attended the regular conference of the coalition to appeal for wage increases and strengthen relations.
石破首相、連合の定期大会出席 賃上げアピール、関係強化狙う [石破政権][国民民主党][春闘]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-07Ishiba is mentioned as a competitor in the LDP presidential election.
জাপানের প্রথম নারী প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সময় কি চীন ও দক্ষিণ কোরিয়ার সঙ্গে সম্পর্ক বৈরী হবে
Bangladesh· 2025-10-04
Ishiba Shigeru is referenced in relation to his post-war 80-year perspective.
立憲・野田氏、歓迎でも「遅きに失した」 石破首相の戦後80年見解 [石破政権][立憲民主党][国民民主党]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-03
Ishiba Shigeru received the Best Dresser Award.
「怖い顔、柔らかくなる」石破首相、メガネベストドレッサー賞受賞 [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-01Ishiba Shigeru has completed one year as Prime Minister, surpassing Aso and Fukuda in tenure since World War II.
石破首相が就任1年、戦後25番目の長さ 麻生・福田氏を超える [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-01Ishiba Shigeru visited the grave of a Korean student.
石破首相、韓国人留学生の墓参り 新大久保駅で日本人男性助け犠牲に [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-30Ishiba is referenced in the context of the political legacy that Lin Fangzheng intends to uphold.
林芳正氏が立候補表明 岸田・石破政権「流れ受け継ぎ新しいものを」 [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-18
Prime Minister Ishiba was requested by Governor Yoshimura to support the preservation of the Expo's surplus.
万博黒字「リング保存に活用を」 吉村大阪府知事、石破首相に要請 [大阪府] [大阪・関西万博2025]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-16
Ishiba Shigeru has been contemplating five scenarios regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
5つのシナリオを前に悩み抜いた石破氏 衆院解散も選択肢「D案」に [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-11Ishiba Shigeru has left, raising questions about the Liberal Democratic Party's direction towards a stronger conservative stance.
「国を右に席巻されたくない」の石破氏去り…自民、再び保守色強化か [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-10Ishiba Shigeru is contemplating five scenarios regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
5つのシナリオを前に悩み抜いた石破氏 衆院解散も選択肢「D案」に [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-10Ishiba Shigeru is considering designating the tornado damage in Shizuoka as a severe disaster.
静岡の竜巻被害、激甚災害指定を検討 石破首相「災害復旧を強力に」 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-10Ishiba, the Prime Minister, reflects on the challenges of regional revitalization.
石破首相が「道半ば」と悔やむ地方創生 退陣で先見えず知事らが注視 [石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-09Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru announced his resignation, leading to a party election to choose his successor.
悠仁さま、昭和天皇の武蔵野陵を拝礼 成年式終え報告：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-09
Ishiba is mentioned in the context of losing his distinctiveness.
「どうしたら良かったのかな」悔やむ首相 「石破らしさ」失った果て [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-08
Ishiba Shigeru is mentioned in the context of the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election.
ポスト石破、他党との連携も焦点 小泉氏は維新？ 高市氏と公明は？ [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-08
Ishiba Shigeru is mentioned in the context of the party leadership election.
茂木前幹事長、総裁選に立候補表明 「すべてをこの国に捧げたい」 [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][自由民主党（自民党）][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-08
Ishiba Shigeru's resignation as Prime Minister is reported by a major South Korean newspaper.
日韓関係への影響を懸念 韓国主要紙、石破首相退陣表明を1面で報道 [自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][石破政権]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-08