TOKYO — With Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba poised to step down, attention now focuses on who will seek to lead the Liberal Democratic Party — and possibly Japan — in his place.
Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi made strong showings in last LDP race
From left, Sanae Takaichi, Shinjiro Koizumi and Yoshimasa Hayashi could run again for leadership of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party. (Source photos by Uichiro Kasai)
MIKI OKUYAMA
September 8, 2025 02:07 JST
