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Japan PM touts "cute" Japan at fashion show

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the Tokyo Girls Collection on March 1 to promote the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, which starts on April 13, 2025.
Ishiba admitted he was 'extremely nervous' speaking in front of many young women at the event.
He hopes the Expo will make Japan 'cute, lively and cool' and shared that tickets are available at convenience stores.
Ishiba's minority government faces challenges in passing the budget for the new fiscal year, starting in April.

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South China Morning Post

From geek to chic: Japanese PM stuns women’s fashion show with trendy new look

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s unexpected fashion statement, in support of ‘cool’ Japan, drew cheers from a mostly young female audience.

23 hours ago·Hong Kong

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読売新聞オンライン

Ishiba Drops in on Tokyo Girls Collection, Looking to Pump Up Audience for Osaka-Kansai Expo

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday made an appearance at the Tokyo Girls Collection to promote the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, which will kick off on April 13.

1 day ago·Japan

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Japan Today

PM touts 'cute' Japan at fashion show

Sporting a pair of jeans and sneakers, Japan's prime minister ditched his usually solemn demeanour for a fashion show to tout a "cute, lively and cool" Japan. Surrounded…

2 days ago·Sakado, Japan

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The Straits Times

Japan PM Ishiba touts ‘cute’ Japan at fashion show

Mr Shigeru Ishiba made a surprise appearance at the Tokyo Girls Collection – a popular fashion festival.

2 days ago·Singapore

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France24

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Japan PM touts "cute" Japan at fashion show

Sporting a pair of jeans and sneakers, Japan's prime minister ditched his usually solemn demeanour for a fashion show to tout a "cute, lively and cool" Japan.

2 days ago·France

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Associated Press News

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Japan's PM admits to being 'extremely nervous' as he swaps functionality for style at fashion show

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is usually known for his geeky image, wowed a fashion show audience on Saturday during a surprise appearance in which he ditched his usual suit in favor of a more stylish look in a show of his support for “cool” Japan.

2 days ago·United States

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