Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, October 1, paving the way for his likely successor Shigeru Ishiba to take office.<br /><br />Kishida thanked the people who supported him during his term as the prime minister. His staff lined up to see Kishida's departure, applauding the outgoing prime minister.<br /><br />Kishida took office in 2021 but is leaving so his party can have a fresh leader after his government was dogged by scandals.<br /><br />His successor Ishiba plans to call a parliamentary election for Oct. 27 after he is formally chosen as prime minister later in the day.<br /><br />RELATED ARTICLE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/30/japan-s-likely-next-leader-says-he-will-call-an-election-for-oct-27-once-he-takes-office<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#manilabulletin <br />#LatestNews<br />
