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Japan LDP leadership election

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi, a candidate in the Japanese ruling party's presidential election, casts his vote in the first round of voting at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27, 2024, during the election to choose the successor to outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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[Breaking News]LDP secretary general Motegi seeks LDP presidency

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 4 Kyodo - Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2024, announcing his candidacy for the party's leadership election. (Kyodo)

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Japan LDP leadership election

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a candidate in the party's leadership election, makes a speech in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 18, 2024, ahead of the Sept. 27 election.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a candidate contesting the party's upcoming leadership race, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2024.

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Debate for LDP presidential race

Candidates contesting the leadership race of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party -- (from L) economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital Minister Taro Kono, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi -- pose for a photo as they hold debate at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2024, ahead of the Sept. 27 election.

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Debate for LDP presidential race

Candidates contesting the leadership race of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party -- (from L) economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital Minister Taro Kono, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi -- pose for a photo as they hold debate at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2024, ahead of the Sept. 27 election.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a joint press conference at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2024, with the other eight candidates contesting the party's Sept. 27 leadership election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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Japan LDP leadership election

The nine candidates running in the upcoming leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party -- (from L) economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital Minister Taro Kono, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the party's secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi -- pose for a photo ahead of a joint press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13.

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Japan LDP leadership election

The nine candidates running in the leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, to be held on Sept. 27, 2024 -- (front row, from L) economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital Minister Taro Kono, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and the party's secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi -- attend an event to deliver their policy speeches at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 12. Official campaigning for the election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began the same day.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Combined photo shows the nine candidates running in the leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, (from top L) Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi and economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, (from middle L) former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, (from bottom L) the party's secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi, former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Digital Minister Taro Kono. Official campaigning for the Sept. 27, 2024, election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began on Sept. 12.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2024, to launch his campaign to become the party's president. Campaigning for the Sept. 27 leadership election to choose the successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida officially began the same day.

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LDP secretary general Motegi in party leadership race

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2024, announcing his campaign pledges for the party's leadership election.

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LDP secretary general Motegi in party leadership race

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 5, 2024, announcing his campaign pledges for the party's leadership election.

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LDP secretary general Motegi seeks LDP presidency

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2024, announcing his candidacy for the party's leadership election.

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LDP secretary general Motegi seeks LDP presidency

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2024, announcing his candidacy for the party's leadership election.

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LDP secretary general Motegi seeks LDP presidency

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2024, announcing his candidacy for the party's leadership election.

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Meeting of LDP executives

Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Fumio Kishida (C), LDP Vice President Taro Aso (R) and LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi attend a meeting of the ruling party's executives at its headquarters in Tokyo on Aug. 20, 2024, ahead of the LDP's leadership election in September.

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LDP secretary general in Manila

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila on Aug. 2, 2024.

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LDP secretary general in Manila

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila on Aug. 2, 2024.

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LDP Secretary General Motegi visits gym

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, visits a small 24-hour unmanned gym in Tokyo on June 17, 2024.

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LDP Secretary General Motegi visits gym

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, tries out some gym equipment during his visit to a small 24-hour unmanned gym in Tokyo on June 17, 2024.

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Chinese senior official in Japan

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (R), and Liu Jianchao, head of the Chinese Communist Party's international department, hold talks in Tokyo on May 29, 2024.

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Chinese senior official in Japan

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (R), and Liu Jianchao, head of the Chinese Communist Party's international department, shake hands during their meeting in Tokyo on May 29, 2024.

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Lower house by-elections in Japan

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo after the ruling party lost three seats in House of Representatives by-elections on April 28, 2024.

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Lower house by-elections in Japan

Toshimitsu Motegi (C), secretary general of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo after the ruling party lost three seats in House of Representatives by-elections on April 28, 2024.

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LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal

TOKYO, Japan, April 4 Kyodo - Toshimitsu Motegi (C), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on April 4, 2024, after the party's disciplinary committee announced punishments for 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party. (Kyodo)

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LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on April 4, 2024, after the party's disciplinary committee announced punishments for 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party.

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LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal

Toshimitsu Motegi (C), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on April 4, 2024, after the party's disciplinary committee announced punishments for 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party.

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LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on April 4, 2024, after the party's disciplinary committee announced punishments for 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party.

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LDP punishes 39 members over funds scandal

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on April 4, 2024, after the party's disciplinary committee announced punishments for 39 members over a political funds scandal, including urging two heavyweights to leave the party.

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LDP eyes punishing members over scandal, leaves out Kishida

TOKYO, Japan, April 1 Kyodo -The Liberal Democratic Party said Monday it will pursue punishment for 39 members over a political funds scandal that has rattled the ruling party since late last year, notably excluding Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and party heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai who has decided not to seek reelection as a lawmaker.The LDP has come under intense scrutiny since some of its factions, including the largest one formerly led by the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, were found to have neglected to report portions of fundraising party revenue for years, with hundreds of millions of yen passed back to members.(Kyodo)

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Japan ruling party congress

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at the party's congress in Tokyo on March 17, 2024.

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LDP's Motegi in Cuba

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on May 4, 2023.

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LDP secretary general Motegi in Washington

Toshimitsu Motegi (R), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in Washington on May 1, 2023.

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Japan LDP executive, Florida Gov. meeting

Toshimitsu Motegi (front, R), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (front, L) as they hold talks at the party headquarters in Tokyo on April 25, 2023.

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New Japan LDP leadership

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 13 Kyodo - The Liberal Democratic Party's top four executives under prime minister and party chief Fumio Kishida -- Policy Research Council Chairman Koichi Hagiuda, Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi, General Council Chairman Hiroshi Moriyama and Election Strategy Committee Chairman Yuko Obuchi -- pose for a photo at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo after the ruling party's leadership reshuffle. (Kyodo)

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LDP secretary general Motegi

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attends a press conference at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2023, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration continues to be plagued by a political funds scandal.

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LDP secretary general Motegi

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, attends a press conference at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2023, as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration continues to be plagued by a political funds scandal.

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LDP executive meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) attends a ruling Liberal Democratic Party executive meeting at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2023, with LDP Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi (L) and former Prime Minister Taro Aso, amid a political funds scandal plaguing his party.

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Martin wins Japanese MotoGP

Spanish motorcycle racer Jorge Martin sprays champagne after winning the MotoGP main race at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 1, 2023.

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Martin wins Japanese MotoGP

Spanish motorcycle racer Jorge Martin celebrates on the podium after winning the MotoGP sprint race at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 30, 2023.

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New Japan LDP leadership

The Liberal Democratic Party's top four executives under prime minister and party chief Fumio Kishida -- (from L) Policy Research Council Chairman Koichi Hagiuda, Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi, General Council Chairman Hiroshi Moriyama and Election Strategy Committee Chairman Yuko Obuchi -- pose for a photo at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo after the ruling party's leadership reshuffle.

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New Japan LDP leadership

Prime minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Fumio Kishida (4th from L) poses for a photo with other LDP executives -- (from L) Election Strategy Committee Chairman Yuko Obuchi, General Council Chairman Hiroshi Moriyama, Vice President Taro Aso, Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi and Policy Research Council Chairman Koichi Hagiuda -- at the LDP's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2023, after the ruling party's leadership reshuffle.

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Japan PM Kishida at LDP meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) attends an executive meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party with its Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi (L) and Vice President Taro Aso at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Japan's ruling LDP Secretary General Motegi

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Japan's ruling LDP Secretary General Motegi

Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2023.

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LDP secretary general Motegi in Poland

Toshimitsu Motegi (far R), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Polish Economic Development and Technology Minister Waldemar Buda (far L) in Warsaw on July 14, 2023.

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LDP secretary general Motegi in Poland

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with Polish Economic Development and Technology Minister Waldemar Buda before their talks in Warsaw on July 14, 2023.

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LDP's Motegi in Cuba

Toshimitsu Motegi (L), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana on May 4, 2023.

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LDP secretary general Motegi in Washington

Toshimitsu Motegi (R), secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in Washington on May 1, 2023.