Japan’s political landscape has entered a period of unprecedented uncertainty following the resignation of Prime Minister Fumio Ishiba, who surprised the nation by stepping down without a clear successor. The sudden departure has left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) scrambling to determine its next course of action, as rival factions within the party prepare to vie for control. Ishiba’s resignation comes amid a backdrop of shifting political tides, with the LDP’s moderate and conservative wings locked in an intense power struggle that could shape Japan’s future policies for years to come. With no clear leadership in place, the country’s political direction remains uncertain, and the outcome of this leadership contest will have significant implications for Japan’s domestic and international policies.