Internal LDP factional battles have weakened the party, set up a bitter upcoming leadership contest and raised questions about Japan’s political stability and the future of its conservative wing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/09/09/japan/battle-for-the-ldps-soul/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #ldp #shigeruishiba #ldp#sanaetakaichi #shinjirokoizumi#yoshimasahayashi #2025upperhouseelection