Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba has resigned.

In a significant political development, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday evening. The outgoing Prime Minister, who has been serving in the role since October last year, has been considered more liberal within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

Ishiba's resignation comes following the coalition's loss of the majority in the House of Councillors election in July, after previously losing the majority in the House of Representatives in October. This has led to a significant internal conflict within the LDP over party reform, with some members wanting to move further to the right, while others prefer a path to the centre to cooperate with other parties.

The divided opposition in Japan does not seem likely to agree on a common candidate for prime minister, which could put party unity to a severe test. Observers expect that the next LDP president, who is expected to be the likely prime minister in parliament, will still be elected.

According to reports, Ishiba's resignation is intended to avoid a "split" in the LDP. The LDP has acknowledged the loss of conservative voter segments in recent election defeats, and there are suggestions that the coalition could bring one of the opposition parties on board.

Meanwhile, the LDP's shift to the left has been criticized, potentially impacting the election of the next prime minister. The 44-year-old Shinjiro Koizumi, who is seen as more moderate compared to Ishiba, is expected to be the next LDP president. Koizumi represents a different faction within the party amid a division between liberal and conservative forces in the LDP.

Elsewhere, the Peace Statue Ari in Moabit, Berlin is under threat and its preservation is being fought for. In a separate development, Taiwan's chip production industry has been criticized for systematically exploiting migrant workers.

In contrast to the AfD's (Alternative for Germany) orientation towards Japan's isolationist policies, Japan has long since opened up for immigrants.

The preservation of the Peace Statue Ari and the treatment of migrant workers in Taiwan's chip production industry are issues that merit further attention and discussion. As for Japan, the election of the next prime minister will be a crucial step in determining the future direction of the country's politics.