Japan’s Agriculture Minister Koizumi to Run for LDP Leadership Race
Koizumi has told local supporters he will join the Liberal Democratic Party leadership contest, with Finance Minister Kato leading his campaign efforts.
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Liberal Democratic Party (LDP): Japan's dominant political party, often holding the majority in parliament and leading the government since its founding in 1955.
Leadership contest: An internal party election to select a new leader, often determining the country's prime minister in parliamentary systems.