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[Breaking News]General election in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 9 Kyodo - Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election. (Kyodo)

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General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after suffering a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after suffering a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, attend a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after suffering a crushing defeat in a general election.

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[Breaking News]Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

TOKYO, Japan, July 22 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

TOKYO, Japan, July 22 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day. (Kyodo)

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured after attending a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Japan PM press conference day after election defeat

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds a press conference at the headquarters of his Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on July 21, 2025, after the LDP-led ruling coalition lost majority control of both chambers of parliament following a crushing House of Councillors election defeat the previous day.

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Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba speaks next to LDP lawmakers during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba looks at his watch as he arrives for a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba walks off the stage after a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba bows to LDP lawmakers onstage after a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shigeru Ishiba Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba arrives for a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's Ruling Party Loses Its Majority In Blow To New PM - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister and head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba pauses during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, October 28, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday said he will continue as prime minister to lead the government and tackle growing economic and security challenges after his ruling bloc suffered a crushing defeat in the general election the day before. Photo by Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Benoit Payan at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Activists stick up an election poster of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Activists stick up an election poster of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Amine Kessaci at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

An activist wears a badge of Raphael Glucksmann's Place Publique party during a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Activists stick up an election poster of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Hendrik Davi at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann talks to the press after a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Benoit Payan at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Benoit Payant arrives at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, candidate Place Publique - NFP in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Benoit Payan speaks at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Benoit Payan at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann talks to the press after a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Benoit Payan at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann speaks at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NFP Campaign Meeting - Marseille

Raphael Glucksmann at a public meeting of Pascaline Lecorche, Place Publique - NFP candidate in the first constituency of Marseille, France on July 05, 2024. French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as the country looks set to enter a new political era. The elections come after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap vote triggered by a crushing defeat to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) party at the European Parliament elections on June 9. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM