Nippon Ishin no Kai has named former Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita as its co-leader, replacing Seiji Maehara, who resigned over the party’s underwhelming performance in July’s Upper House election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/08/japan/politics/nippon-ishin-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #fumitakefujita #seijimaehara
Nippon Ishin no Kai co-leader Seiji Maehara and three senior party leaders are stepping down from their positions to take responsibility for the party’s lackluster performance in the July 20 Upper House election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/politics/nippon-ishin-maehara-resignations/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #seijimaehara#hirofumiyoshimura #ldp #shigeruishiba #osaka
With the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito no longer having a majority in parliament, Osaka-based Nippon Ishin no Kai leaders have indicated they might be willing to become a third member — under the right conditions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/04/japan/politics/ishin-coalition-ldp/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #seijimaehara#hirofumiyoshimura #osaka #ldp #shigeruishiba