Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future is uncertain but an unlikely campaign for him to stay was growing online this week, including from people who are his natural political opponents.A rally is also planned for Friday evening in front of the prime minister's office to urge him to stay,

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-US tariff agreement, despite media speculation and growing calls for him to resign after the historic defeat of his governing party.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba refuted rumors about his resignation following a setback in the upper house election. With crucial trade talks with the U.S. in progress, he delayed any immediate decision.