Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa joins ruling LDP's leadership race

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a last-minute bid Wednesday for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, aiming to become the country's first female leader.The presidential race will take place following Kishida's announcement that he will not seek reelection as LDP leader, taking responsibility for a slush funds scandal late last year that has significantly eroded public trust.Just a day before the start of official campaigning, Kamikawa, 71, said she has managed to secure recommendations from 20 LDP lawmakers, the req…READ FULL ARTICLE