PoliticsJapan's Kishida poised to replace defense chief Kishi
Prime minister seeks a fresh lineup as public support for government slides
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hopes to reverse his sliding approval ratings by revamping his cabinet and the ruling party leadership. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
RINTARO TOBITA and HIROYUKI AKIYAMA, Nikkei staff writers
August 6, 2022 04:47 JST
Updated on August 7, 2022 02:51 JST
TOKYO -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to replace Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi while retaining ruling Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Toshimitsu Motegi in a cabinet and party leadership reshuffle slated for Wednesday, Nikkei has learned.