Opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai elected Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, 49, as its new leader at a party convention in Osaka on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/01/japan/politics/nippon-ishin-elects-yoshimura-leader/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #hirofumiyoshimura #nobuyukibaba #nipponishinnokai #osaka #seijimaehara

The leader of opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai announced on Sunday that his party will not cooperate with the administration of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/10/japan/politics/nippon-ishin-refuses-cooperate/ #japan #politics #nobuyukibaba #2024lowerhouseelection #shigeruishiba #nipponishinnokai #ldp #diet

Nobuyuki Baba will step down as head of Nippon Ishin no Kai to take responsibility for its lackluster performance in the Oct. 27 election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/07/japan/politics/nippon-ishin-leader-baba-resign/ #japan #politics #nipponishinnokai #nobuyukibaba

After a remarkable performance in Sunday’s general election, the Democratic Party for the People is increasingly emerging as the leading kingmaker party ahead of a crucial Lower House vote to formally appoint the prime minister. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/30/japan/politics/dpp-opposition-parties-politics/ #japan #politics #dpp #yuichirotamaki #cdp #yoshihikonoda #nipponishinnokai #nobuyukibaba #jcp

The results of Japan's Oct. 27 general election could impact not only the position of junior coalition partner Komeito but also that of its head Keiichi Ishii, who became leader just three weeks ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/21/japan/politics/komeito-ishin-general-election/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #nipponishin #keiichiishii #nobuyukibaba #osaka #saitama #election #2024lowerhouseelection

Nobuyuki Baba, the leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai, has hinted at cooperating with the Liberal Democratic Party-led coalition if it loses its majority in the House of Representatives in the Oct. 27 general election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/15/japan/politics/japan-opposition-nippon-ishin-interview/ #japan #politics #2024lowerhouseelection #nipponishinnokai #nobuyukibaba #ldp

Problems are continuing to mount for Nippon Ishin no Kai due to its support for the governor of Hyogo Prefecture, who is facing calls to resign over a power harassment scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/28/japan/politics/nippon-ishin-hyogo-gov/ #japan #politics #hyogo #motohikosaito #powerharassment #localgovernment #nipponishinnokai #nobuyukibaba

Japan's efforts to reform controversial allowances for lawmakers have stalled, as an agreement between two key parties on the issue lacks a specific deadline. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/15/japan/politics/lawmaker-allowance-reform/ #japan #politics #ldp #nipponishinnokai #fumiokishida #nobuyukibaba

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to "sincerely address" the issue of revamping research, public relations and accommodation allowances provided to lawmakers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/16/japan/politics/japan-kishida-lawmaker-allowances/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #nipponishin #nobuyukibaba

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party struck a deal on political funding with its junior coalition partner Komeito and the opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai on Friday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/31/japan/politics/ldp-komeito-ishin-fundraising-deal/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #cdp #nipponishinnokai #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #natsuoyamaguchi #nobuyukibaba