Shinjiro Koizumi considered frontrunner in race to be Japan's next PM
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Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is widely considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. But gaffes in this election - and his bid last year - could derail his campaign, with the vote set for Oct 4. CNA's Senior Correspondent Michiyo Ishida with this report.
01 Oct 2025 09:55pm
Japanese Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is widely considered a frontrunner in the race to succeed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. But gaffes in this election - and his bid last year - could derail his campaign, with the vote set for Oct 4. CNA's Senior Correspondent Michiyo Ishida with this report.
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