Japanese media on September 13 showed a prominent focus on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election. Early reports indicated that candidates were targeting "Ishiba votes," a continuation of the political reshuffling seen in previous days following Ishiba's resignation. By the morning, Koizumi announced his intention to run for the LDP presidency, intensifying the competition and broadening the field of candidates. By midday, reports confirmed that five individuals were actively preparing for their presidential bids, underscoring the escalating leadership contest within the LDP. This political narrative developed alongside ongoing coverage of the US activist murder case and domestic weather warnings, with Hokkaido and Northern Kyushu bracing for heavy rain.