Shigeru Ishiba was re-elected as Japan’s 103rd prime minister on Monday, but his confirmation was overshadowed by viral footage showing him with his eyes closed during the House of Representatives vote. The video, trending under the hashtag “#Ishibashushonoinemuri” or “PMIshibaSnoozing,” sparked criticism, with many questioning his dedication during the critical session. The incident comes as Ishiba's administration faces challenges, including the loss of the LDP and Komeito’s Lower House majority in recent elections. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi defended Ishiba, attributing his drowsiness to cold medication and exhaustion from late-night work.⁠ ⁠ 📽️Video by: Gabe Jung⁠ 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #reel #shigeruishiba #japan #primeminister #sleeping #ishibashushonoinemuri #PMIshibaSnoozing⁠