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.
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There is speculation that Kishida could dissolve the lower house or reshuffle his cabinet soon. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
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.