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Japan Poised for Oct. 15 Diet Vote to Choose Next Prime Minister

With opposition parties divided, the LDP's weekend leadership vote is expected to effectively decide the next leader.

Split Polls, Online Flap and Trade Signal Define Final Stretch of Japan’s LDP Leadership Race

Koizumi Joins LDP Leadership Race as Takaichi Unveils Big-Spending Platform