About This Trend
石破茂 is a Japanese politician acting as the Prime Minister of Japan.
According to Nikkei Asia, the trend of 政治空白生まぬよう責任を果たす (not leaving a political vacuum) was sparked by Prime Minister 石破茂's statement at a self-defense force party meeting on July 28, 2025, where he emphasized the importance of fulfilling his responsibilities. This comes after a ruling party meeting where he reaffirmed his commitment to continue serving as Prime Minister. The statement was widely reported by Japanese media outlets, including NHK News and Yahoo! News.