Ruling parties rejected a no confidence motion to the cabinet
December 13, 2023, Tokyo, Japan - Former Japanese Education Minister Ryu Shionoya chats with fellow lawmakers before he casts a vote for a no confidence motion against Kishida cabinet at Lower House's plenary session at the National Diet in Tokyo on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Ruling parties rejected a no confidence motion to the cabinet. (photo by Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO)