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KEIICHI ISHII

Outgoing Komeito leader Keiichi Ishii speaks at the party's executive meeting in Tokyo on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Nov 8, 2024
Komeito pins hopes on new leader after dismal electoral performance
Transport minister Tetsuo Saito, 72, is set to formally succeed party leader Keiichi Ishii.
Japan's Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Tetsuo Saito arrives at Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Oct. 1.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Nov 2, 2024
Land minister Tetsuo Saito set to lead Komeito
Saito will be picked to head the party by its leadership on Thursday, before being formally elected on Nov. 9.
Komeito leader Keiichi Ishii announces his resignation at a party executive meeting in Tokyo on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 31, 2024
Komeito leader Keiichi Ishii announces resignation after party lost seats
Komeito will unofficially appoint Ishii＊s successor at an executive meeting set for Nov. 7 and elect the successor at an extraordinary party convention on Nov. 9.
Komeito chief Keiichi Ishii leaves the party's headquarters in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Sunday. Ishii, who was elected party president just one month ago, failed to secure a seat in the Upper House election.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 28, 2024
Komeito chief＊s Lower House loss raises questions about party＊s future
Keiichi Ishii, who was elected party leader last month and did not stand for proportional representation, fell short in his bid to win a Saitama district seat.
Komeito leader Keiichi Ishii shakes hands with a voter in his district in Saitama Prefecture on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 21, 2024
Komeito＊s new leader faces trial by fire in general election
Once local allies, Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai are going head-to-head for the first time ever, adding to the challenge facing Keiichi Ishii.
New Komeito chief Keiichi Ishii gives a joint interview at the party's headquarters in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 12, 2024
New Komeito chief targets majority as make-or-break in election
Komeito head Keiichi Ishii says maintaining at least a majority of seats in the Lower House will be the ruling bloc＊s goal in the Oct. 27 general election.
Keiichi Ishii was chosen as new leader of Komeito, the junior coalition partner of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party,at a party convention on Saturday, the first change of its leadership in 15 years.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 29, 2024
Ishii named Komeito head in first leadership change in 15 years
The change came as the term of the previous leader, Natsuo Yamaguchi, 72, expired and he did not seek re-election.
Komeito Secretary-General Keiichi Ishii
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 18, 2024
Ishii to head Komeito in first leadership change in 15 years
Keiichi Ishii will be appointed the new Komeito leader at a party convention on Sept. 28.
Komeito Secretary-General Keiichi Ishii
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Sep 9, 2024
Keiichi Ishii set to replace Natsuo Yamaguchi as Komeito chief
The move would mark the first change in party leadership since 2009.
Keiichi Ishii, secretary-general of Komeito, has suggested that a snap election for the Lower House is possible this autumn.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Mar 10, 2024
Japan Lower House breakup possible in autumn, Komeito exec says
Komeito＊s secretary-general said public support could be high for the LDP president chosen in the party＊s leadership election to be held in September.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 1, 2023
LDP-Komeito spat spotlights deeper problems in political marriage
That, in turn, has raised questions about the state of their more than 20-year-old coalition, and whether the two sides will take steps to initiate a divorce.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
May 30, 2023
LDP looks to repair Komeito ties with electoral olive branch
While still at loggerheads over the candidate for Tokyo＊s 28th district, the LDP no longer intends to field contenders in Saitama＊s 14th district and Aichi＊s 16th in a possible snap poll.
51勛圖厙 / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 5, 2022
Sense of stagnation clouds Komeito after failed rejuvenation
At 70 years old, Natsuo Yamaguchi, was elected unopposed for an eighth straight term as leader, despite the party＊s earlier plans to replace him.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Aug 1, 2022
Speculation grows that Komeito leader will stay for further term
Calls are apparently strengthening for Natsuo Yamaguchi to remain in his post as the party gears up for unified local elections next spring.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 4, 2022
BOJ should pay attention to yen, ruling coalition lawmaker says
Keiichi Ishii, secretary-general of Komeito, says efforts to hold down interest rates are weakening the currency.
51勛圖厙
Apr 5, 2019
Japan＊s land minister voids Okinawa＊s move to halt construction of U.S. base at Henoko
Land minister Keiichi Ishii said Friday that he has decided to nullify a move by the Okinawa Prefectural Government aimed at halting reclamation work for a planned U.S. base off the Henoko district in Nago.
51勛圖厙
Jan 10, 2017
Number of foreign visitors to Japan tops 20 million mark for first time
The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a whopping 24.03 million last year, but the growth rate has started to slow down.
51勛圖厙 / Politics
Oct 9, 2015
Technology key to clinching overseas projects, new infrastructure minister says
Japan should keep promoting its high technological standards when pushing for infrastructure projects overseas, despite a recent loss to China on bidding for Indonesia＊s first high-speed railway, the new land, infrastructure, transport and tourism minister said Friday.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Japan to set up expert working group on accepting foreign nationals
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (second from left) addresses a meeting of ministers responsible for policies concerning foreign residents, held at the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Head of Swiss euthanasia firm dies after collapsing while ascending Mount Fuji
Around 200,000 people typically scale the 3,776 meter Mount Fuji each year.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Inside Toho Archive＊s mission to save Japan＊s cinematic memory
The goal of restoration is not to artificially upscale but to return the film to the condition it was in ※the very first day it appeared in the world,§ says Nobushige Toshima, president and sales division manager of Toho Archive.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.

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