5 lawmakers file candidacies for LDP leadership race

5 lawmakers file candidacies for LDP leadership race

TOKYO, Japan - Five candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election -- (From L to R) Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Kaoru Yosano, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba, LDP Secretary General Taro Aso, former Defense Minister Yuriko Koike and former LDP policy chief Nobuteru Ishihara -- pose for photos after a joint news conference at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 10. The election will be held on Sept. 22 following the abrupt resignation announcement Sept. 1 of Yasuo Fukuda, who doubles as LDP chief and prime minister. (Kyodo)

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