The Liberal Democratic Party presidential election has five candidates eyeing the party’s — and Japan’s — top post. Here is a brief outline of their backgrounds and policies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/22/japan/politics/ldp-candidates-profile/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #sanaetakaichi #shinjirokoizumi #yoshimasahayashi #toshimitsumotegi #takayukikobayashi