Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch
The ruling party’s victory in local elections will help quell doubts about Kishida Fumio’s grip
Editor’s note: On April 15th Kishida Fumio was evacuated from an event at which he was due to give a speech, following an explosion. Mr Kishida was reportedly unhurt after what appears to have been a smoke bomb was hurled at him in a venue in Saikazaki. A man was arrested at the scene.
This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Kishida in the clear”
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