Key Facts
• July 25, 2025: Citizens held a rally outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo.
• Event lasted approximately one hour, starting at 7:00 PM.
• Participants displayed placards reading “Don’t Resign, Ishiba” and “Protect Democracy.”
• Many attendees were opposition supporters, voicing support for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
• Rally was organized via social media with the hashtag “#Don’tResignIshiba.”
• A 61-year-old woman from Kiyose City joined, citing Ishiba’s responsible communication.
• A 60-year-old man from Nerima Ward praised Ishiba’s economic policies, including reduced rice tariffs.
• Concerns over Sanae Takaichi, a conservative candidate, replacing Ishiba fueled online support.
• Social media posts emphasized Ishiba’s rarity as a “communicative” politician in recent years.
Summary
On July 25, 2025, a citizen rally was held outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo to support Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who faced calls for resignation after a major electoral defeat. The event, lasting about an hour, saw participants-many opposition supporters-holding placards with messages like “Don’t Resign, Ishiba” and “Protect Democracy.” Organized via social media under the hashtag “#Don’tResignIshiba,” the rally highlighted Ishiba’s reputation as a responsible and communicative leader. Attendees praised his economic policies, including reduced rice tariffs, and expressed concerns over the potential appointment of conservative politician Sanae Takaichi as his successor. The rally underscored public support for Ishiba’s continued leadership despite political challenges.
