What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election

New York Times Friday 3rd October 2025, 10:06AM 1 min read 3 hours ago

Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.

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