Japan’s leadership race
Japan ex-defense chief Ishiba says to run for ruling party president
67-year-old among popular figures in polling on who should be nation's next PM
Nearly one-third of ruling LDP supporters back son of former prime minister
Range of candidates expected to vie for LDP top job, with winner taking reins as PM
After Kishida's decision to step down, it is unclear whether his replacement will inspire
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Ex-minister Takayuki Kobayashi, party veteran Katsunobu Kato chase nominations
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
PM's successor faces fitting birth rate, chip commitments into budget as well
Ruling party to choose next leader in September poll
Move to show 'new, changed' ruling party amid persistent low approval ratings
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