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Five candidates, including a leading female contender, compete to lead Japan's Liberal Democratic Party with a voting day set for October 4, 2025.
- On September 18, Sanae Takaichi formally declared her candidacy to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, seeking to succeed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who recently stepped down.
- Ishiba resigned in September due to election losses, triggering the leadership race with five candidates expected to formally declare by September 20 and campaign beginning shortly after.
- Takaichi, known for supporting fiscal stimulus and opposing Bank of Japan rate hikes, faces rivals like Shinjiro Koizumi and Yoshimasa Hayashi, who advocates sustainable wage growth and cautious fiscal policy.
- A Kyodo News poll showed 28% favor Takaichi as the most suitable LDP leader, followed by Koizumi at 22.5%, with the leadership vote set for October 4 amid economic concerns like persistent inflation above 2%.
- The leadership outcome could influence Japan's economic direction as the BOJ, having raised rates recently, is expected to keep rates steady, while Takaichi's potential win might affect future monetary and fiscal policies.
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Japan's Former Internal Affairs Minister Takaichi Enters Race for LDP Leadership
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Japan's former Internal Affairs Minister Sanae Takaichi has officially announced her bid for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday, completing the list of major candidates seeking to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Kyodo News reported. World News | Japan's Former Internal Affairs Minister Takaichi Enters Race for LDP Leadership.
LDP Presidential Election Candidates to Give Speeches in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka
The Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election administration committee finalized the schedule for speeches and debates in the party leadership race on Wednesday. All five candidates vying to succeed current LDP President Shigeru Ishiba are expected to formally declare their candidacies by Saturday. Official campaigning will begin Monday, with voting to take place on Oct. 4.
[NHK] Regarding the LDP presidential election to choose a successor to Prime Minister Ishiba, former Minister of Economic Security Takaichi said, "What is needed now is a dream to ease the anxiety about the people's lives and future..."
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