TOKYO -- Having basked in the spotlight afforded by a state visit to the U.S., Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has returned home to face sinking public support and a ruling party frustrated by his handling of a fundraising scandal.
Kishida touted the diplomatic achievements of the trip in a meeting with senior officials of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday. "We were able to advance cooperation in a wide range of areas, including diplomacy, security and the economy," the prime minister told lawmakers.
