Here’s Who May Replace Japan’s Ishiba as Prime Minister

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is close to deciding on a new leader following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation after humiliating election results.

Five candidates, including reformist Shinjiro Koizumi, conservative Sanae Takaichi, and cabinet veteran Yoshimasa Hayashi, will face off in a party leadership vote on Saturday after a two-week campaign.