Japan’s Next Prime Minister Could Set a Historic Precedent

Japan is poised to potentially elect its first female prime minister or youngest leader in over a century following the Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election, triggered by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation. Front-runners include conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi and moderate Shinjiro Koizumi, with a parliamentary vote expected in mid-October, amidst rising public dissatisfaction and party corruption scandals.