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