Tobias Harris is the founder of Japan Foresight LLC. He is the author of "The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan."
Leader hemmed in by LDP's right flank, potentially more credible opposition


Shigeru Ishiba arrives at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Oct. 1. © Kyodo
Tobias Harris is the founder of Japan Foresight LLC. He is the author of "The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan."