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Second challenge at LDP presidency

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Ryutaro Hashimoto, Keizo Obuchi, Junichiro Koizumi and Seiroku Kajiyama shake hands in show of unity after the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election in July 1998. Obuchi won the election precipitated by Hashimoto's resignation as LDP president and prime minister.

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Mori expresses condolences for Kajiyama

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L) bows to the bereaved family members of former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama after delivering a memorial address at a funeral at a Tokyo hotel July 26. Kajiyama died of obstructive jaundice June 6 at the age 74. The funeral was cosponsored by the Liberal Democratic Party and his family.

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Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kajiyama dies

TOKYO, Japan - Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (in this file photo) died June 6 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 74. Kajiyama had been undergoing medical treatment since being involved in a traffic accident in January. The cause of death was not immediately known. A leading figure in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Kajiyama announced through his family on April 25 that he would retire from politics due to health concerns. He also served as home affairs minister, international trade and industry minister and justice minister.

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Kajiyama to give up Diet seat, retire from politics

TOKYO, Japan - Seiroku Kajiyama, an influential politician within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has decided to give up his parliamentary seat and retire from politics, his associates said April 21. Kajiyama, 74, former chief cabinet secretary, has been undergoing medical treatment following a traffic accident in January.

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Obuchi, Kajiyama agree to promote LDP-LP coalition

Veteran lawmaker Seiroku Kajiyama (C), who heads a new group within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), leaves on Dec. 14 from the prime minister's official residence after talks with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. The two agreed to work toward forming a coalition between the LDP and the Liberal Party (LP).

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4 'non-mainstream' LDP groups back tie-up with LP

Heads of four ''non-mainstream'' factions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) endorse on Dec. 4 Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's decision to form an alliance with the Liberal Party (LP). From right to left, former Construction Minister Shizuka Kamei, former Foreign Minister Kabun Muto, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, and former Deputy Prime Minister Yohei Kono.

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Obuchi marks victory

A handshake in symbol of harmony after Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (2nd from left) wins the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party July 24. Others joining in the multiple handshake are outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (left), and the two losing candidates: Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (3rd from left) and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (4th from left). Obuchi is set to be formally installed as prime minister by the Diet July 30.

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Obuchi wins LDP election

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi was elected president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday July 24 to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. The photo shows Obuchi taking a bow after LDP parliamentarians and representatives of 47 LDP prefectural chapters elected him on the first ballot over his two rivals, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi. At left is Koizumi.

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LDP presidential candidates meet

Three candidates for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) -- Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (L), Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama -- shake hands after their joint press conference July 21. The press conference was held at LDP headquarters in Tokyo after the three filed their candidacies for Friday's election.

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Kajiyama prays for victory

Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (third from R) prays for his victory in a Shinto-style rite at Hie Shrine near the Diet building in Tokyo on Tuesday July 21 after filing his candidacy for the presidency of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the post that carries with it the premiership because the party holds majority in the House of Representatives.

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Obuchi answers questions on candidacies

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi responds to questions from reporters in front of his home in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 18. Obuchi, 61, is running against former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, 72, and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi, 56,, who declared their candidacies for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's top post which carries with it the post of prime minister.

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Kajiyama announces his policy

With a briefcase in his hand, Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, one of three candidates in the July 24 election to pick a successor to resigning Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, walks down to a briefing room at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on Friday July 17 to announce his policy platform. He said he will take drastic steps to fix the country's battered banking system within two years.

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Kajiyama to throw hat

Veteran politician Seiroku Kajiyama said he will run in the race for the presidency of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to pick a successor to outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. The photo shows Kajiyama surrounded by reporters as he leaves the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Thursday July 16 after attending a meeting of LDP parliamentarians.

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Mori expresses condolences for Kajiyama

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L) bows to the bereaved family members of former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama after delivering a memorial address at a funeral at a Tokyo hotel July 26. Kajiyama died of obstructive jaundice June 6 at the age 74. The funeral was cosponsored by the Liberal Democratic Party and his family.

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Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kajiyama dies

TOKYO, Japan - Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (in this file photo) died June 6 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 74. Kajiyama had been undergoing medical treatment since being involved in a traffic accident in January. The cause of death was not immediately known. A leading figure in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Kajiyama announced through his family on April 25 that he would retire from politics due to health concerns. He also served as home affairs minister, international trade and industry minister and justice minister.

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Kajiyama to give up Diet seat, retire from politics+

TOKYO, Japan - Seiroku Kajiyama, an influential politician within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has decided to give up his parliamentary seat and retire from politics, his associates said April 21. Kajiyama, 74, former chief cabinet secretary, has been undergoing medical treatment following a traffic accident in January.

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Obuchi, Kajiyama agree to promote LDP-LP coalition

Veteran lawmaker Seiroku Kajiyama (C), who heads a new group within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), leaves Dec. 14 from the prime minister's official residence after talks with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. The two agreed to work toward forming a coalition between the LDP and the Liberal Party (LP). ==Kyodo

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4 'non-mainstream' LDP groups back tie-up with LP

Heads of four ''non-mainstream'' factions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) endorse Dec. 4 Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's decision to form an alliance with the Liberal Party (LP). From right to left, former Construction Minister Shizuka Kamei, former Foreign Minister Kabun Muto, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, and former Deputy Prime Minister Yohei Kono. ==Kyodo

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Obuchi marks victory

A handshake in symbol of harmony after Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (2nd from left) wins the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party July 24. Others joining in the multiple handshake are outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (left), and the two losing candidates: Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (3rd from left) and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (4th from left). Obuchi is set to be formally installed as prime minister by the Diet July 30. ==Kyodo

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Obuchi wins LDP election

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi was elected president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday July 24 to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. The photo shows Obuchi taking a bow after LDP parliamentarians and representatives of 47 LDP prefectural chapters elected him on the first ballot over his two rivals, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi. At left is Koizumi. ==Kyodo

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3 LDP presidential candidates s

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (L), aspiring to become the next president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) which carries with it Japan's prime ministership, delivers a campaign speech at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on July 23. Seated are his rivals -- former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (C) and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R).

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LDP presidential candidates meet

Three candidates for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) -- Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (L), Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama -- shake hands after their joint press conference July 21. The press conference was held at LDP headquarters in Tokyo after the three filed their candidacies for Friday's election.

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Obuchi answers questions on cand

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi responds to questions from reporters in front of his home in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 18. Obuchi, 61, is running against former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, 72, and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi, 56,, who declared their candidacies for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's top post which carries with it the post of prime minister. ==Kyodo

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Koizumi to run for LDP presidenc

Junichiro Koizumi, together with Keizo Obuchi and Seiroku Kajiyama, emerge July 17 to run for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a post carrying with it that of prime minister under the LDP-controlled House of Representatives. The photo shows the 56-year-old health and welfare minister surrounded by reporters at his ministry.

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