Who Will Be Japan's Next Prime Minister?

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Japan's Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba has announced his resignation after less than a year in the role – following two crushing election losses in mid-term elections.

Japan has had three Prime Ministers in five years.  Who will be Japan's next PM?

Ishiba's resignation came a day before opponents in his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) were expected to vote him out.

His departure sets the stage for yet another ruling party leadership contest in Tokyo, the third in five years. That is apart from two national elections, neither of the winners completed their term.

Learn more about why Ishiba resigned and who might be the country's next leader.

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