Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has declared he is running for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency in a move expected to appeal to party members who would prefer a more moderate candidate. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/16/japan/politics/yoshimasa-hayashi-ldp-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp#yoshimasahayashi#fumiokishida #shigeruishiba