Ishiba Announces New Cabinet Lineup

TOKYO, Sep 29 (News On Japan) - New Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Ishiba is moving forward with personnel appointments, aiming to appoint former Defense Minister Iwaya as the new Foreign Minister.

Iwaya, who served as the campaign manager for Ishiba’s faction during the recent presidential election, is being considered for the role.

For other key positions, Deputy Finance Minister Akazawa is being considered for the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, while Upper House lawmaker Asao is expected to take on the role of Environment Minister.

Meanwhile, Sakamoto, the current Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, is set to be appointed as the chairperson responsible for parliamentary affairs.

The LDP has also requested former Prime Minister Suga to assume the role of Vice President of the party, and Suga has expressed a willingness to accept.

Separately, Prime Minister Kishida has been overseeing the moving process. Several trucks were seen coming and going from the official residence on Sunday morning.

Source: ANN

Ishiba Announces New Cabinet Lineup

New Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Ishiba is moving forward with personnel appointments, aiming to appoint former Defense Minister Iwaya as the new Foreign Minister.

Tateyama Alpine Route Awash in Autumn Colors, Set to Peak in October

Autumn foliage is advancing early in the Tateyama region of the Northern Alps in Toyama Prefecture, with vibrant red and yellow hues starting to appear.

Hakamada Case Ends With Acquittal After 58 Years

The Hakamada case, a decades-long legal struggle, ended with an acquittal for Iwao Hakamada (88), who, along with his sister Hideko, fought for 58 years. Hakamada was suspected of the 1966 murder of a miso company executive’s family.

Japan launches information-gathering satellite on H2A rocket

A Japanese government information-gathering satellite has successfully been put into a planned orbit around Earth. (NHK)

New Red Lights for Japan's Police Cars

Japan's National Police Agency is introducing new patrol cars equipped with red lights designed to assist people with hearing impairments, flashing differently depending on whether the vehicle is on an emergency run or a routine patrol.

MEDIA CHANNELS

MORE Politics NEWS

Ishiba Shigeru elected LDP leader

Ishiba Shigeru has been elected leader of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The former LDP Secretary-General is now virtually assured of becoming the next prime minister. (NHK)

Japan election: Voting underway to pick governing party leader

Voting is underway in Japan to choose a new president of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, who is certain to become the new Prime Minister. A record nine candidates are vying for the top job with the winner being announced on Friday. (Al Jazeera)

Hyogo governor announces he will run again after losing seat

The governor of Japan's Hyogo Prefecture has opted to lose his seat after a no-confidence vote last week. Saito Motohiko says he will not dissolve the assembly and accepts that on Monday he will lose his job. (NHK)

Japanese Ambassador Visits Dalian Following Student Death

Following the tragic stabbing and death of a child attending a Japanese school in China, Japanese Ambassador to China, Kenji Kanasugi, visited a local city to urge the Chinese government to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals residing in the area, as concerns grew among the local Japanese community.