There is speculation among Japanese lawmakers that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may call a snap election in the near future to regain his political footing, as two years have passed since he took office in October 2021.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida rules out dissolving the lower house for a snap election "as of now," amid speculation that he would do so following the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima.
Japan's parliament is poised to approve a record 114.38 trillion yen ($870 billion) budget for the new fiscal year from April to beef up defense capabilities in the face of security threats from its neighbors and to support its economy.
Japan's parliament convenes a 150-day ordinary session, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government set to be grilled over possible tax hikes that would cover a planned expansion of defense spending and policies related to raising children.
Japan's parliament convenes a 150-day ordinary session, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government set to be grilled over possible tax hikes that would cover a planned expansion of defense spending and policies related to raising children.