Japan's Ruling Party Faces Crisis Ahead of Leadership Vote | JQJO

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces significant political instability and unpopularity due to scandals and shifting voter sentiment. As the party prepares to elect a new leader, who may become prime minister, it grapples with a loss of its parliamentary majority and a rightward political tilt. Three front-runners offer different visions, but all face the challenge of regaining public trust and addressing pressing economic and demographic issues.