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    September 17, 2025

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    September 16, 2025

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    September 16, 2025

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  • Former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi Formally Announced His Intention to Run in the Upcoming Liberal Democratic Party Presidential Election

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    September 16, 2025

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    September 16, 2025

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    Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi is believed to be the most suitable choice to be...

    September 16, 2025

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    September 16, 2025

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    September 15, 2025

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    TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, 64, will announce on Tuesday his ...

    September 15, 2025

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    September 14, 2025

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    The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential hopefuls are increasingly conscious of their c...

    September 14, 2025

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