Mr. Play-It-Safe prime minister is living dangerously

Japan’s ranks of short-lived prime ministers can all attest to at least one factor: Political fortunes in Tokyo can change quickly. The incumbent Fumio Kishida is now the one feeling the warmth.

Simply two months in the past, after a dominant efficiency in Higher Home elections, the discuss in Tokyo was of a “golden three years” throughout which Kishida might rule with out having to face the citizens on the poll field once more. However after a 12 months of rankings inflated largely by his daring stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, actuality is lastly catching up. Japan’s Mr. Play-It-Secure is out of the blue dwelling dangerously.