Japan could get its first woman or youngest-ever prime minister on Friday when the ruling party holds a leadership vote described as the most “unpredictable” in many years. A record nine candidates are in the running after the long-powerful factions of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) disbanded earlier this year over a funding scandal. Because...

Unlock this article with Premium. To access all premium content, contact us at [email protected]
Already a member? Log in here