Ex-Minister Takayuki Kobayashi Enters LDP Leadership Race
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, 50, announced he’s running in the LDP leadership race on October 4, marking his second attempt amid historic coalition defeats.
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Japan’s LDP to Hold Full-Scale Leadership Vote
Japan’s LDP will hold a full-scale vote on October 4 to pick its next leader after PM Ishiba’s resignation. Frontrunners: Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi.