TOKYO -- A former Japanese cabinet minister gaining support from younger lawmakers plans to throw his hat in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election in September, setting the stage for a crowded race in which political veterans are also mulling candidacies.
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Ex-minister Takayuki Kobayashi, party veteran Katsunobu Kato chase nominations
From left, Takayuki Kobayashi, Katsunobu Kato, Taro Kono and Yoko Kamikawa are among those looking to run in the LDP's leadership race in September. (Source photos by Nikkei)
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