"Above all, wage hikes that beat price hikes are needed," Kishida told an annual gathering of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which lays out its policy agenda for this year.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/japan-prime-minister-fumio-kishida-calls-wage-hikes-business-lobby-backing-3306366?cid=cna_flip_070214

After Sunday's launch, Kishida ordered a prompt response, including working closely with South Korea and the U.S., according to Ino, the Japanese vice defense minister.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/n-korea-launches-missile-sea-070404847.html

Akira Koike, head of the secretariat of the Japanese Communist Party, also criticized Kishida, telling reporters, "The prime minister's responsibility for delaying this far is significant.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update2-japanese-senior-vice-finance-minister-quits-over-unpaid-taxes

Also, with the debt ratio being the highest of any developed nation – and with Kishida wanting to double the military defense budget – where will the money come from to pay for serious financial schemes?

Source: http://moderntokyotimes.com/kishida-says-japan-is-on-the-brink-concerning-low-birthrate/

Answering questions in parliament on Thursday, Kishida described the lack of local transportation options and a dwindling number of people to work in jobs in the sector as a "severe social issue."

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/10/26/japan/society/japan-ride-hailing-policy/

As the cabinet and the LDP’s approval ratings continue to hit new lows, Kishida’s intra-party cohesion is also weakening as the lawmakers are increasingly distancing themselves from Kishida and his administration.

Source: http://www.srilankaguardian.org/2023/12/unfolding-fund-scandal-deals-heavy-blow.html

… As Xi is holding hands with Putin, Kishida is clutching the hand of the president — it’s a very powerful contrast and one that demonstrates that Ukraine isn’t just a European or Atlantic concern.”

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/world-news/2023/03/japan-china-push-opposing-visions-in-top-level-visits/

Did Kishida mention how they aren't cutting business ties and are still paying Russia to participate in gas projects while they "support Ukraine" and before clearly posing for his photo op?

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/update8-japan%27s-pm-makes-surprise-visit-to-ukraine-vows-to-continue-support

Diplomatic relations with China are improving – if the official narrative is to be believed – though Kishida Fumio’s government has also firmly allied itself in the western camp over Ukraine and other security issues.

Source: https://variety.com/2023/film/news/wim-wenders-zhang-yimou-tokyo-film-festival-1235764711/

During the meeting between the two heads of state, Kishida sought for strengthened cooperation between Japan, the Philippines, and the United States (US).

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/213252/ubiri-hopes-ph-japan-cooperation-continues-under-countries-current-admins

Earlier Wednesday, Kishida faced a no-confidence motion submitted by opposition groups led by the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan.

Source: https://wtop.com/world/2023/12/kishida-says-he-regrets-a-ruling-party-funds-scandal-and-will-work-on-partial-changes-to-his-cabinet/

Finally, Biden travels to Australia for a summit with his fellow Quad leaders: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kishida.

Source: https://ktar.com/story/5495554/ambitious-agenda-for-biden-on-upcoming-three-nation-indo-pacific-trip-as-debt-default-looms-at-home/

Furthermore, a Japanese firm delivered a warning and control radar to the Philippine Air Force last month in order to improve Air Domain Awareness,” Kishida said.

Source: https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/537855/pm-kishida-japan-to-send-12-ships-to-ph-coast-guard

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shake hands after summit at prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/mar/18/japanese-german-leaders-agree-to-strengthen-ties-supply-chains/

He is also expected to have direct engagement with Joe Biden at the summit, as well as a meeting with Japan’s prime minister Fumio Kishida.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/ukraine-g7-rishi-sunak-zelensky-b2342618.html

He is annoying with Kishida side with Zelenskyy by visiting Kyiv.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/russia-says-it-has-test-fired-missiles-in-the-sea-of-japan

He said he also submitted resignations of behalf of three other ministers and a Kishida aide.

Source: https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2023/12/14/japans-kishida-replaces-4-ministers-linked-to-slush-funds-scandal-to-contain-damage-to-party/

However, given the dire economic situation in Japan, can Japan afford the lofty military goals of Kishida?

Source: http://moderntokyotimes.com/japan-is-the-northeast-asian-divisionist-dream-of-america-kishidas-servitude/

"I expect this agreement to vigorously promote Japan-US space cooperation and expand areas of cooperation for the Japan-US alliance, which is stronger than ever before," said Kishida.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/us-space-agency-japan-sign-pact-nasa-hq-explore-deep-space-855808

In a joint statement, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the free and open rules-based international order is at stake amid changes in the power balance and intensifying geopolitical competition.

Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/31/national/politics-diplomacy/nato-jens-stoltenberg-fumio-kishida/