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Ishiba Likely Won't Run In Ldp Leadership Race

September 14, 2021

Ishiba likely won't run in LDP leadership race

A former Secretary-General of Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party will likely not run in the upcoming party leadership race that effectively chooses the country's next prime minister.

Ishiba Shigeru had been weighing whether to run in the leadership election, which officially kicks off on Friday.

Most lawmakers in his faction are cautious about his candidacy. He has run for leader four times in the past.

Ishiba met on Monday with Regulatory Reform Minister Kono Taro, who has already announced his candidacy. Kono sought Ishiba's cooperation in uniting the party when he wins the vote for LDP president.

Ishiba is expected to announce on Wednesday that he will not run in the election, and will instead back Kono.

Former LDP policy chief Kishida Fumio and former Internal Affairs Minister Takaichi Sanae have already announced their candidacies.

LDP Executive Acting Secretary-General Noda Seiko is seeking the backing of 20 party members, which is required to enter the race.

Offspring of religious group followers organize to seek relief

Offspring of religious group followers organize to seek relief

Offspring of religious group followers in Japan, who claim to have suffered due to the compulsion of the groups' teachings, have set up a body to raise awareness about their plight.The religious groups include the former Unification Church.

Ohtani to both hit and pitch for Team Japan at World Baseball Classic

Ohtani to both hit and pitch for Team Japan at World Baseball Classic

Major league superstar Ohtani Shohei will make full use of his two-way talents on Team Japan in next year's World Baseball Classic, as his manager has said he will pick him both as a pitcher and a batter.The Los Angeles Angel announced his intention to play in the tournament last month, and said he...more

Japan's education ministry revises guidelines, encouraging school rules reviews

Japan's education ministry revises guidelines, encouraging school rules reviews

For the first time in 12 years, Japan's education ministry has revised its guidelines for teachers on how to instruct students about their behavior. The guidelines call for schools to review their rules frequently to prevent excessively strict guidance.The ministry released the guidelines on...more

Lower House committee agrees on vote on bill to help victims of religious group

Lower House committee agrees on vote on bill to help victims of religious group

Committee members of Japan's Lower House have agreed on a vote of a revised draft of a bill aimed at helping people who have suffered damage from the actions of the former Unification Church.The vote is scheduled for Thursday. Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is to attend the session ahead of the...more

Japan's aging infrastructure in dire need of repair

Japan's aging infrastructure in dire need of repair

Japan faces a rising tide of aging infrastructure that cannot be repaired due to tight budgets and worker shortages.Local authorities are required to inspect bridges and tunnels every five years, following a fatal tunnel collapse a decade ago. The accident in the Chuo Expressway's Sasago Tunnel in...more

MLB pitcher Darvish to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

MLB pitcher Darvish to play for Japan in World Baseball Classic

Darvish Yu of the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball says he will play for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic next year.The Japanese pitcher made the announcement in his Twitter account on Tuesday.

Musician Sakamoto Ryuichi releases message ahead of online concert

Musician Sakamoto Ryuichi releases message ahead of online concert

Prominent Japanese musician Sakamoto Ryuichi, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has published a video message ahead of the online streaming of his piano performances he recorded this autumn.The message released on Wednesday shows Sakamoto sitting by the piano.

Japan's government announces final plan to reform Science Council

Japan's government announces final plan to reform Science Council

The government has announced its final plan to reform the Science Council of Japan, the country's leading academic body.Economic Revitalization Minister Goto Shigeyuki, who is in charge of the matter, made the announcement at a news conference on Tuesday.

Japanese lawmakers debate bill on religious donations

Japanese lawmakers debate bill on religious donations

Japanese lawmakers have started debating a bill that would regulate donations to religious entities. They include the group formerly known as the Unification Church.The legislation would ban religious groups from soliciting donations in an unscrupulous manner. Opposition lawmakers want to revise...more

People with intellectual disabilities abused at facility in northern Japan

People with intellectual disabilities abused at facility in northern Japan

Staff members at a care facility for people with intellectual disabilities in Hokkaido, northern Japan, were found to have repeatedly abused residents between May and June this year.The operator of the facility in Nishiokoppe Village disclosed the abuse on Tuesday.