
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's standing in the Liberal Democratic Party appears to be on the up, amid a revaluation of his efforts during his premiership, such as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
He has maintained strong ties with Komeito and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party, Ishin) and some LDP members think he might launch his own faction with lawmakers close to him in preparation for a leadership struggle.