Five candidates are entering the race for the leadership position in Japan's incumbent political party, showing an evident intent to broaden the existing coalition. Amid a changing political landscape, these candidates, with their diverse ideologies and reforms, aim to garner a wider support to strengthen their mandate. The outcome of this leadership race not only determines the fate of the party but could significantly influence the future political trajectory of the country.

Leadership elections in Japan often garner substantial interest, as the leader of the ruling party is usually the Prime Minister. Public usually looks for candidates' reform plans, their stand on Japan's economic policies and international relations. There is also a focus on maintaining the stability of the government, and for that, expanding the existing coalition to ensure majority support is a critical consideration.

In the US or EU, leadership elections within political parties may not necessarily impact the leadership of the country as directly as in Japan; but they can still have significant influence on party policies and overall political atmosphere. Coalition governments are more common in many EU countries, where multiple parties often need to cooperate to form a government.