Taro Aso criticizes Ishihara's administration as dull, while Takahashi's administration shows a fresh atmosphere.

Junichiro Koizumi: Ishihara's Government Was "Dull", Takahashi's Government Was "Suddenly Clear"

On December 11, Junichiro Koizumi, vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, spoke at a meeting in Tokyo about the Ishihara Moriyasu government, which lasted about a year before it ended. He frankly said, "It felt extremely dull, with no signs of progress on any matters." Koizumi had been forced to step down during his own term as prime minister by Ishihara, and their relationship had already been distant.

Compared to the Ishihara government, Koizumi gave an evaluation of the Takahashi Haruna government, saying that the performance of female lawmakers such as Prime Minister Takahashi was outstanding. He also praised, "The overall atmosphere suddenly became clear, and it was possible to feel that many national tasks were being decided and gradually advanced."

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