05:08 (20:08)â¢LDP Leadership Race: Nine-Way Battle for Japan's Top Job
âšThe newspapers extensively report on the ongoing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race, which officially began on September 12 with a record nine candidates (Asahi, Chunichi, Hokkaido, Mainichi, NHK, Sankei, TBS, Yahoo). The election, set for September 27, will determine Prime Minister Kishida's successor. Key issues include political funding reforms and economic policies (Nikkei, Yomiuri). Some sources highlight the diversity of candidates and the importance of regional votes (Chunichi, Hokkaido).