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Fumio Kishida is the current Prime Minister of Japan and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Fumio Kishida, Japan's Prime Minister, expressed his intention to continue in his role following the Liberal Democratic Party's poor performance in the 2025 upper house elections. According to Yahoo! News, Kishida denied resignation reports and emphasized his commitment to implementing a US-Japan agreement. He met with senior party officials, including Katsuya Okada, Fumio Kishida, and Hirofumi Mitsuhisa. Kishida's continued leadership has sparked debate, with some members of the party expressing doubts about his leadership. A YouTube video titled "首相、日米交渉全身全霊と続投意欲" (Prime Minister, commitment to continuing negotiations with the US) features Kishida's response to the election results and his intentions for the future. A recent article in Yahoo! News provides further details on Kishida's statement and its implications for Japan's political landscape.