20:48 (11:48)â¢Democratic Party's Leadership Race Kicks Off
âšThe Japanese headlines report extensively on the Constitutional Democratic Party's leadership election, which has officially begun with four candidates, including former Prime Minister Noda and former party leader Edano (Asahi, Mainichi, NHK, Yahoo, TBS). This race is seen as crucial for selecting a face for the upcoming general election and determining the party's strategy for opposition cooperation. In other news, there are discussions about a potential opening of a bridge between China and North Korea (Asahi), and reports on the Osaka integrated resort project moving forward (Sankei, Yahoo).