Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is stepping down due to health concerns
- the end of an era for Japanese politics
Yomiuri (Japanese media) nominate the two frontrunners as new PM:
- Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida
- Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga
Suga:
Also in the mix are former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba and former Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Seiko Noda.
Abe steps down on or around September 15.