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Former Minister Takayuki Kobayashi Joins LDP Presidential Race

9/13/2025

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Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi will run for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election to succeed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
He plans to hold a press conference next week to announce his candidacy.
Agricultural minister Shinjiro Koizumi will also run, informing supporters this weekend.
Other candidates include Sanae Takaichi, Toshimitsu Motegi, and Yoshimasa Hayashi.
Takaichi advocates for constitutional revision, while Motegi calls for party unity amid a crisis.

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Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi will run for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election to succeed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
He plans to hold a press conference next week to announce his candidacy.
Agricultural minister Shinjiro Koizumi will also run, informing supporters this weekend.
Other candidates include Sanae Takaichi, Toshimitsu Motegi, and Yoshimasa Hayashi.
Takaichi advocates for constitutional revision, while Motegi calls for party unity amid a crisis.