Japan’s Leadership Election: Navigating Scandals and Public Sentiment

Japan’s Leadership Election: Navigating Scandals and Public Sentiment

Summary Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is gearing up for a crucial leadership election amidst significant public scrutiny due to recent corruption scandals. With a record nine candidates, including notable figures like Shigeru Ishiba and Sanae Takaichi, the new leader must quickly regain public trust or risk Japan slipping into a cycle of unstable…