Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is facing challenges as he approaches the upcoming election, with his 1,000 days in office marked by setbacks. Tokyo is gearing up for key political events, including by-elections for the Tokyo Assembly and the July governor election, likened to a 'presidential race.' Questions linger about Kishida's ability to maintain his position despite reaching a milestone shared by only a few post-World War II prime ministers.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked 1,000 days in office on Saturday, becoming the country's eighth PM to reach the milestone since the end of World War II — but questions remain how much longer he can hold on. https://t.co/uP26uNP3Lg
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked 1,000 days in office on Saturday, becoming the country's eighth PM to reach the milestone since the end of World War II — but questions remain how much longer he can hold on. https://t.co/Q2yYfwwinU
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Tokyo's July governor election akin to Japan's 'presidential race' https://t.co/LY7Ne5qhY1
Campaigning Begins for Tokyo Assembly By-Elections https://t.co/f6fSZfdifp
Japan's Kishida reaches 1,000 days in office, marred by 3 setbacks https://t.co/iCktUeEsFb
Reeling Japan PM Kishida to face LDP leadership fight as election looms https://t.co/T1WS0nzud7