Kan, Maehara set to compete in DPJ race

Kan, Maehara set to compete in DPJ race

TOKYO, Japan - The election to choose the next president of the Democratic Party of Japan will take place Sept. 17, with the two contenders being former leader Naoto Kan (R) and the party's shadow cabinet defense chief, Seiji Maehara (L). The photos were taken Sept. 16 in Tokyo.

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