1. Japan's Leadership Contenders and Their Key Policy Positions.
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Yokoyama, Erica and Gale, Alastair
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CABINET officers ,POLITICAL parties ,CHIEF ministers ,HEALTH ministers ,PRIME ministers - Abstract
Japan is preparing for a new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that he will not run for re-election. The president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is expected to become the next prime minister due to the party's dominance in parliament. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has declared her intention to run, potentially becoming Japan's first female premier. Other potential candidates include Takayuki Kobayashi, Shigeru Ishiba, Taro Kono, Toshimitsu Motegi, Shinjiro Koizumi, Sanae Takaichi, and Katsunobu Kato. Each candidate has their own policy positions and background, offering a diverse range of options for Japan's future leadership. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024