(27 Sep 2024)
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Tokyo, Japan – 27 September 2024
1. Close of newspaper extra announcing former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as next Liberal Democratic Party leader
2. Wide of extras being distributed
3. SOUNDBITE(Japanese) Takeshi Irita, 64, engineer:
"Shigeru Ishiba – I think the LDP has made a wise decision. Including issues like bribery and finances, he is among the most realistic and stable ones, and his mindset is relatively closer to the public.”
4. Close of a pedestrian reading an extra
5. Mid of extras being distributed
6. SOUNDBITE(Japanese) Shogo Ichihara, 29, architect:
"It would be great if it (the LDP) stops the faction-based politics. But considering Ishiba’s career, I still question if he is suitable for leading Japanese politics. With conflicts emerging among many countries including China, I think I need to pay close attention to his actions – I’m a bit worried in that regard.”
7. Wide of pedestrians
8. Wide of a pedestrian looking at TV screen showing Ishida giving a speech
10. SOUNDBITE(Japanese) Hideko Arakawa, 84, retiree:
"Considering his age, he is the most politically experienced among the three candidates. I want him to strive to make changes in Japan. Japan used to be a financially strong country."
11. Wide of pedestrians looking at TV screen showing Ishiba and the outgoing prime minister Fumio Kishida
STORYLINE:
Japanese citizens expressed their desire for political change on Friday after former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba was chosen to lead the country’s governing party, setting him up to become prime minister next week.
The party leadership is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s governing coalition controls parliament.
Ishiba, a defense policy expert, secured a come-from-behind victory over Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who had hoped to become Japan’s first female prime minister.
Takeshi Irita, a 64-year-old engineer, was pleased with Ishiba’s win, stating that Ishiba is among the most realistic candidates and has a mindset closer to that of the public.
The LDP, which has enjoyed nearly unbroken rule since World War II, may have seen Ishiba’s more centrist views as crucial in pushing back challenges by the liberal-leaning opposition and winning voter support as the party reels from corruption scandals that drove down outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s popularity.
Hideko Arakawa also praised Ishiba’s victory and expressed hope for change in Japanese politics.
"I want him to strive to make changes in Japan. Japan used to be a financially strong country," said the 84-year-old retiree.
Ishiba is expected to call a general election to try to capitalize on his win, but it is unclear when.
AP video shot by Chisato Tanaka
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