The nation on course to choose female prime minister in historic first
In the past twenty years, Japan has seen over ten leaders.
Actually, one expert likens taking up the country's top job to drinking from a "cursed cup".
However, what is the reason does the country keep changing prime ministers? It's due in part of it being a "single-party system", says Prof James Brown of Temple University Japan.
The LDP's grip on the political landscape means the primary rivalry originates within the party, rather than from external parties.
"So within the LDP there are intense conflicts within various groups - they all want their own faction to get the top job."
"So even though you might be selected as leader, as soon as you're in office, you have dozens of people scheming to try to get you out again."
Key Factors Behind Rapid Turnover
- One-party dominance restricts external competition
- Party infighting fuel power struggles
- The leadership role is often described as a "cursed position"
- Political stability remains elusive despite financial power
