The leadership election for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has confirmed five candidates vying for the position of Party President. They announced their determination to run in the leadership race, marking the start of a significant political event in the country. The LDP election will shape not just the internal politics of the party, but also potentially the future of Japan, as the party leader often assumes the prime minister’s role.

Leadership elections in Japan's LDP are crucial as they are, typically, a determinant of who will become the next Prime Minister. The results can significantly affect Japan's domestic policies and international relations. The Japanese public closely follows these elections, as they indicate potential future directions of the country.

Similar to the US primaries, the leadership election in the LDP involves candidates from the same party vying for the top position. However, in contrast to the US, where the presidential candidate is directly elected by the public, in Japan, the party leader (and potential PM) is chosen by party members and members of the Diet.