Japan's ruling party is secure under any new leader

The contest for leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party begins today; the winner will become prime minister

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In this article

  • The candidates
  • Taro Kono
  • Fumio Kishida
  • Sanae Takaichi
  • Seiko Noda
  • Support levels
  • Campaigns
  • Process and result

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