TOKYO - Toshimitsu Motegi, the No. 2 in Japan's ruling party, on Wednesday announced his bid to join its leadership race and become the next prime minister, promising "no tax hikes" in an apparent bid to draw a sharp contrast with outgoing leader Fumio Kishida.
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