TOKYO (AP) — A crucial party election in Japan on Friday will determine the nation's new prime minister.
The vote by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party technically chooses a new party leader, but the winner is assured to be elected as prime minister in parliamentary vote next week because the party's ruling coalition controls both houses.
There's widespread worry among experts that the removal of faction support from whoever wins could mean Japan will return to an era similar to the early 2000s, which saw “revolving door” leadership changes and political instability. Takaichi and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa are the only women in the race. Takaichi is ahead of Kamikawa in the vote and would become Japan’s first female leader if she wins.
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