A record nine Japanese lawmakers have officially entered the race to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as the head of the governing party and leader of Japan. The move comes as the nation aims to regain public support following recent corruption scandals within the government.
The Liberal Democratic Party leadership contest, scheduled for September 27, will see voting limited to lawmakers and 1 million dues-paying grassroots members. The winner of the contest is guaranteed to become the next prime minister due to the governing coalition's dominance in parliament.
