AWhile the ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in the lower house in the snap general election last month, it's only natural that Ishiba stays as prime minister given that his political party remains the largest in the country. In fact, even if his approval ratings are low, most people believe he must remain in office.

BThat Ishiba won the parliamentary vote to stays as prime minister doesn't change the fact that Japanese voters have left him and his ruling coalition without a clear mandate to govern the country. Once he is able to pass the budget bills, Ishiba must resign and allow the Liberal Democratic Party to choose another leader.