Race kicks off for Japan's next PM

By Elaine Lies
Updated September 17 2021 - 12:30pm, first published 12:26pm
At 58, COVID vaccination minister Taro Kono is on the young side for a Japanese premier.
At 58, COVID vaccination minister Taro Kono is on the young side for a Japanese premier.

Candidates to become Japan's next prime minister officially have launched their campaigns, with popular vaccine minister Taro Kono expected to be the top contender to replace Yoshihide Suga.

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