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Over the last two decades, the country has had over ten prime ministers.
In fact, a specialist compares taking up the country's highest office to taking a "cursed cup".
However, what is the reason does Japan frequently replace leaders? It's due in part of it being a "single-party system", explains Professor James Brown of Temple University in Japan.
The LDP's grip on the country's politics means the main political competition comes from within the party, rather than from external parties.
"Therefore inside the LDP there are intense conflicts within various groups - they all want their own faction to get the top job."
"Thus although you might be chosen as leader, the moment you're in office, you have many individuals manoeuvring to try to remove you again."
Main Reasons Behind Frequent Changes
- Single-party rule limits external competition
- Internal factional rivalries fuel power struggles
- The leadership role is often described as a "poisoned chalice"
- Government continuity stays difficult to achieve despite economic strength