Linda Sieg covered Japanese politics, economics and social issues at Reuters in Tokyo for over three decades, most recently as chief political correspondent. She is currently freelancing.
Fundamental change is unlikely unless ruling party fears losing power


An LDP presidential election poster featuring its party leaders, past and present. (Photo by Ryuto Imao)
Linda Sieg covered Japanese politics, economics and social issues at Reuters in Tokyo for over three decades, most recently as chief political correspondent. She is currently freelancing.