The LDP leadership race could reshape Japanese politics

On October 4, 2025, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new party president, following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision earlier this month to step down. While five LDP members have entered the race, the contest is effectively a battle between two key figures: Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi, who lead substantially in comparison
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