Michiyo Ishida

In this discussion, Michiyo Ishida, a seasoned CNA senior correspondent specializing in Japanese politics, shares expert insights on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's recent electoral setback. The conversation delves into the implications of the ruling coalition losing its majority, exploring public discontent over rising prices and calls for tax reform. Ishida also discusses the emergence of the far-right Sanseito Party and its appeal to younger voters, as well as potential ramifications for U.S. trade negotiations under Ishiba's weakened leadership.