Shigeru Ishiba

In his fifth attempt, Ishiba was chosen to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

A record nine candidates have registered for the LDP’s leadership election.

Despite consistently low approval ratings, Kishida seems insistent on retaining the LDP presidency. How will he fare in the upcoming leadership race?

The longtime LDP leader has never won the top office, in part because of the pragmatic approach that makes him popular with the public.

With the “scaled-down” presidential election, LDP’s intra-party politics comes to the fore.

The sudden mid-term resignation of Japan’s prime minister creates confusion amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Without a clear leader to succeed Abe, his devout followers in the LDP hint at extending his time in office. 

After a sweeping victory against a rival LDP member, Abe secures a new 3 year term as party leader -- and prime minister.

Don't dismiss the upcoming LDP elections as a done deal. Here are five things to pay attention to as the election approaches.

Despite his scandals, Abe is well-positioned win the LDP's presidential election this fall.

Compared to the past, China has been relatively restrained in its criticism of Abe.

Despite a drastic public opinion slide, Abe's new cabinet was remarkably consistent.