In a surprising turn of events, Shigeo Ishiba, a long-time outsider within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was elected party leader and became Japan's 102nd Prime Minister. Facing a divided LDP, where the dominant Abe faction opposes him, Ishiba immediately called for a national...

In this episode, we delve into the upcoming leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), set for September 27. We will explore the election process as well as the leading candidates.We also touch on the state of Japan's opposition parties and its leadership election. ...