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Fumio Kishida is the current Prime Minister of Japan.
According to Yahoo! News, Fumio Kishida announced he will continue to serve as Prime Minister despite the historical defeat of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner in the July 21, 2025, Upper House election. Kishida emphasized the need to prevent political stagnation and pledged to take responsibility for addressing the issues, including negotiations with the US over tariffs. The move has sparked significant media attention and public reaction. A feature article by Yahoo! News provided coverage of the event and the implications for Japan's political landscape.