Japan's Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi among top contenders vying for LDP leadership
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will pick a new leader on Friday (Sep 27). A record nine candidates are in the race to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. They include Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is making a fresh bid to become Japan's first female prime minister.
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will pick a new leader on Friday (Sep 27). A record nine candidates are in the race to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. They include Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is making a fresh bid to become Japan's first female prime minister.