Takaichi Sanae and Kamikawa Yoko lead record nine-candidate LDP Race
Candidates must secure 20 sponsors to run, but with a reduced number of Diet members available for support, the distribution of votes among party members and supporters will be crucial. Kamikawa, a first-time presidential candidate, emphasized her commitment to confronting challenging issues and building a "new Japan" during a Tokyo press conference. She joins Minister of State for Economic Security Sanae Takaichi (63) as the second female candidate in this election.
