Japan on course to choose woman prime minister in landmark first
In the past twenty years, the country has seen over ten prime ministers.
In fact, one expert likens assuming the country's highest office to drinking from a "cursed cup".
However, what is the reason does Japan keep changing prime ministers? This is partly because of it being a "single-party system", says Prof James Brown of Temple University in Japan.
The LDP's grip on the country's politics means the primary rivalry originates within the party, instead of 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."
"So even though you might be selected as prime minister, as soon as you're in power, you have dozens of people manoeuvring to try to remove you again."
Main Reasons Behind Rapid Turnover
- One-party dominance limits outside challenges
- Internal factional rivalries fuel power struggles
- The prime minister's position is often described as a "cursed position"
- Political stability stays elusive despite financial power
