Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Koizumi Enters Race to Lead Japan's Ruling Party
Shinjiro Koizumi, who is currently the Agriculture Minister and the son of a former Prime Minister, is trying to become the next leader of Japan's ruling political party.
He will focus on lowering rice prices, a significant issue for many people.
His campaign is being supported by Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato.
Several other politicians are also running, including Yoshimasa Hayashi, Toshimitsu Motegi, Takayuki Kobayashi, and Sanae Takaichi.
The LDP lost its majority in both houses of parliament under the current Prime Minister, so this election is critical.
Shinjiro Koizumi, the Agriculture Minister, is running to lead the LDP.
He is the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
Katsunobu Kato, the Finance Minister, is supporting Koizumi's campaign.
Koizumi will emphasize controlling rice prices.
Several other politicians are also candidates.
- Who
- Shinjiro Koizumi
- What
- Entered the race to lead the LDP
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
- Candidate
- Shinjiro Koizumi
- Party
- Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
- Current Role
- Agriculture Minister
- Campaign Manager
- Katsunobu Kato
- Key Issue
- Rice price controls
