Top Contenders for Japan Leadership After Kishida Announces Exit
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Japan is set to have a new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he won’t run in a election for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in September. The president of the LDP is virtually assured of becoming prime minister because of the party’s dominance in parliament.
Here’s a look at some of the potential contenders to replace Kishida.