Politics & Government

Ishiba Reiterates Eagerness to Stay On at General Meeting of Lawmakers

The Yomiuri Shimbun
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a general meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party’s lawmakers in both chambers of the Diet on Friday, with LDP Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama next to him.

Jiji Press

15:32 JST, August 8, 2025

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reiterated his eagerness to stay on despite his ruling bloc’s dismal showing in last month’s House of Councillors election.

“I sincerely apologize for causing such (election) results,” Ishiba said at a general meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party’s lawmakers in both chambers of the Diet.

“To continue being responsible for Japan, I would like to hear various opinions,” he told the participants.

The prime minister also promised to make full efforts to address higher U.S. tariffs.

During the meeting, LDP Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama said the party will draw up a report on the election results by the end of this month.