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epaselect epa11601357 (L-R) 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; the candidates of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election pose for a photo session before the start of a joint news conference at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, 13 September 2024. Nine candidates stand in the presidential election, which will be conducted, along with the appointment of a new leader, on 27 September 2024. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON / POOL