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Why Japan's PM is in danger, and who wants his job

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba responds to questions from reporters at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on July 23, 2025. [AFP]

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba looks on thin ice. AFP looks at the reasons and at who might instead helm his moribund party, at a challenging time for the Asian powerhouse.

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