key takeaways
- Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced on 14 August that he would not seek reelection as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), meaning he will leave the premiership after the LDP’s election in September.
- With Kishida out of the race, the LDP faces a free-for-all as a host of candidates – with no presumptive favorite – weighs campaigning for the leadership.
- LDP lawmakers and supporters will consider how best to revive the party’s sagging fortunes while ensuring capable leadership in a challenging policy environment.
Japan Foresight 