Japan is planning to convene an emergency session of the Diet, its legislative body, on the 21st of the month. The main agenda of this session is the election for the Prime Minister's seat. Political parties and candidates are gearing up for the high-stakes election that determines the leader of the nation.

The election for the prime minister is of paramount importance in Japan. The Prime Minister is the head of the Cabinet and appoints and dismisses the Ministers of State. The decision influences Japan's political direction and policies. People typically focus on the credentials of the nominees and their area of focus, whether it be economic reform, defense policy, or social issues.

In the United States, the President is elected directly by the people rather than by the legislative body. In the EU, the President of the European Commission, a role similar to Prime Minister, is proposed by the European Council and elected by the European Parliament.