Japan's ruling party is in crisis as voters swing to right-wing rivals
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- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces political instability, having had four prime ministers in five years.
- The LDP is mired in scandal and losing support to new right-wing parties ahead of a leadership vote.
- Public dissatisfaction stems from inflation, living costs, and political scandals, eroding trust in the LDP.
- Rising nationalist and conservative sentiments are influencing voter behavior, with some turning to far-right parties.
- Three main candidates are vying for LDP leadership: Sanae Takaichi (conservative), Shinjiro Koizumi (moderate), and Yoshimasa Hayashi (experienced bureaucrat).
- The next leader will inherit challenges like inflation, demographic crisis, and strained international relations.
- The LDP's loss of parliamentary majority complicates the selection of the next prime minister.