Protests sparked by social media ban reflect years of resentment toward political elites
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Japanese media on September 12 focused on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, with early reports indicating that Takayuki Kobayashi would run for party president, broadening the field in the leadership contest following Ishiba's resignation. By late morning, reports solidified a strong possibility of five candidates vying for leadership. This political development occurred alongside continued domestic concerns about health and the rising influence of the Sanseit