Who will replace Yoshihide Suga as Japan's prime minister? Here's a rundown of the candidates
- Written by: Craig Mark, Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University
The sudden decision by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to step aside as leader of Japan’s ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has dramatically shaken up this month’s leadership race — and likely the national election, due soon after.
Suga’s poor handling of the COVID-19 pandemic since succeeding Shinzo Abe last...
