Japan set to elect female prime minister in historic first
Over the last two decades, Japan has had over ten leaders.
Actually, a specialist compares taking up the nation's top job to taking 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 Professor James Brown of Temple University Japan.
The LDP's grip on the political landscape means the main political competition comes from inside the party, rather than from opposition groups.
"Therefore inside the LDP there are vicious struggles within different factions - they all want their own faction to get the top job."
"So even though you might be selected as leader, the moment you're in power, you have dozens of people scheming to try to remove you again."
Main Reasons Behind Rapid Turnover
- Single-party rule limits outside challenges
- Party infighting fuel power struggles
- The prime minister's position is frequently called a "poisoned chalice"
- Government continuity stays difficult to achieve despite economic strength
