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Kishida returns to scandal, election headwinds after U.S. trip high

Japan PM faces first test in upcoming lower house by-elections

There is speculation that Kishida could dissolve the lower house or reshuffle his cabinet soon. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

TOKYO -- Having basked in the spotlight afforded by a state visit to the U.S., Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has returned home to face sinking public support and a ruling party frustrated by his handling of a fundraising scandal.

Kishida touted the diplomatic achievements of the trip in a meeting with senior officials of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday. "We were able to advance cooperation in a wide range of areas, including diplomacy, security and the economy," the prime minister told lawmakers.

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