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Story summary
- The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces instability after four prime ministers in five years.
- It is preparing a leadership vote amid scandals, declining popularity, inflation pressures, and aging demographics.
- The next leader may not become prime minister due to the party's majority loss.
- Front-runners Sanae Takaichi, Shinjiro Koizumi, and Yoshimasa Hayashi represent different directions; a Takaichi victory could echo Abe-era conservatism.
