TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday his intention to step down as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, hence also as prime minister, under pressure from fellow LDP members — just 11 months after forming his cabinet on Oct. 1. Will this mean a return to the revolving-door cabinets of the 1990s and 2000s? Here are five things to know:
Country at tipping point as concern mounts over return to revolving-door prime ministers
Japan’s parliament will elect the new prime minister through a majority vote. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
MITSURU OBE
September 9, 2025 10:50 JST
