Prominent political figures, Suga Yoshihide and Koizumi Shinjiro, have reportedly prompted for the resignation of the Prime Minister (name unspecified in the headline). These calls have sent shockwaves through Japanese political circles, signalling a potential major shift in Japan's leadership dynamics. Details surrounding the reasons for resignation, the responses from the ruling party and the potential successor, have yet to be disclosed.

Public opinion on this issue is crucial in Japan as it affects both domestic and international relations. Japanese society values stability, especially in the political arena, and sudden leadership changes tend to create anxiety. However, if public opinion leans towards the notion that the PM has failed in their duty, they expect accountability and the honourable course of action is typically resignation.

Much like in the US or EU, calls for high-ranking officials to step down due to perceived failure or controversy are fairly common. However, the expectation for such officials to actually resign is more prevalent in Japan than in the Western Countries, largely due to cultural differences and the concept of honour in Japanese society.