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Hayashi Enters Japan’s LDP Leadership Contest as Koizumi Prepares Bid Before Oct. 4 Vote

The vote will choose Shigeru Ishiba’s replacement following ruling-bloc losses in both houses of the Diet.

Ishiba Resigns as LDP Leader, Setting Off Emergency Contest for Japan’s Next Prime Minister

LDP Lawmakers to Vote Monday on Early Leadership Race That Could Unseat Ishiba

LDP Loyalist Akazawa Vows to Sponsor Ishiba in Possible Early Leadership Race

LDP Launches Confirmation Procedures to Fast-Track Leadership Election

Shigeru Ishiba to Become Japan's New Prime Minister Amid Concerns Over LDP's Long Reign

Shigeru Ishiba Elected as Japan's New Prime Minister

Japan's LDP Announces Nine Candidates for Prime Minister

Japan Prepares for Leadership Change Amid Security Challenges