While Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show the people that his ruling party has been "reborn," voters will still see familiar names on the ballot in the upcoming general election as political dynasties continue to dominate the country s political landscape.
Although Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to show voters that the LDP has been "reborn," inheritance of incumbency is conspicuously prevalent in Japan's national political scene.
Candidates in their 20s and 30s make up 9.4% and women less than 20% of those running in Japan s lower house election on Oct. 31, highlighting the country s continued struggles with incorporating new and more diverse viewpoints into its politics.
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