Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, visiting South America to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation and Group of 20 summits, issued a statement expressing “heartfelt condolences.”
Japanese Princess Yuriko, wartime Emperor Hirohito's sister-in-law, dies at 101
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Ishiba, in his final speeches Saturday in Tokyo, apologized over his party’s mishandling of funds and pledged “to restart as an equal, fair, humble and honest party.” He said only the LDP’s ruling coalition can responsibly run Japan with its experience and dependable policies.
Liberal Democratic Party, Japan's ruling party, braces for a blow in parliamentary elections
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