Japan set to choose woman prime minister in landmark first
Over the last two decades, the country has seen over ten prime ministers.
Actually, one expert likens assuming the country's top job to taking a "poisoned chalice".
However, what is the reason does the country keep changing leaders? This is partly because of it being a "single-party system", says Prof James Brown of Temple University in Japan.
The LDP's grip on the country's politics means the main political competition originates inside the party, rather than from external parties.
"Therefore inside the LDP there are intense conflicts within different factions - they all desire their own clique to secure the top job."
"So even though you could be selected as leader, as soon as you're in power, you have many individuals scheming to try to get you out again."
Key Factors Behind Frequent Changes
- Single-party rule limits external competition
- Internal factional rivalries drive power struggles
- The leadership role is often described as a "poisoned chalice"
- Political stability remains difficult to achieve despite financial power
