Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is holding a leadership vote on Friday, with nine candidates vying to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The winner will automatically become the next Prime Minister, and the race is particularly notable due to the presence of Sanae Takaichi, who could become Japan’s first female leader. The vote is highly competitive, with a record number of candidates vying for the top post, and the results will be determined by an internal party vote.