Nuclear submarine for Japan? Kono says yes, Kishida says no

Poll leader believes capability is 'extremely important' for country

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YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Following a recent deal by the U.S. and the U.K. to offer Australia classified technology to build nuclear-powered submarines, should fellow Quad member Japan also seek such a capability? The four candidates running for the Liberal Democratic Party presidential race to succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga were asked the question Sunday on Fuji TV.

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