16:33 (07:33)â¢Ishiba's Maiden Speech: Apologies and Promises
âšThe newspapers report extensively on Prime Minister Ishiba's first policy speech to the Diet (Asahi, Hokkaido Shimbun, Mainichi, NHK, Yahoo News, Yomiuri). Ishiba apologizes for the LDP's "slush fund" scandal and pledges to restore public trust in politics (Asahi, Mainichi). He emphasizes regional revitalization and disaster prevention (Asahi, Hokkaido Shimbun). Meanwhile, Tokyo passes the first ordinance in Japan prohibiting customer harassment (Sankei, NHK).