Summary
- Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba and former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi are popular choices to succeed Mr. Fumio Kishida as Japan’s Prime Minister.
- Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi are also potential candidates for the position.
- LDP secretary-general Toshimitsu Motegi and Digital Minister Taro Kono are other politicians eyeing the party presidency.
- Mid-ranked LDP member Takayuki Kobayashi is being supported by younger members as a candidate untainted by party scandals.