Japan set to choose woman prime minister in historic first
In the past twenty years, Japan has had over ten leaders.
In fact, a specialist likens assuming the country's top job to taking a "cursed cup".
However, what is the reason does the country keep changing leaders? This is partly because of it being a "single-party system", says Prof James Brown of Temple University in Japan.
The Liberal Democratic Party's control on the country's politics means the main political competition originates within the party, rather than from opposition groups.
"Therefore inside the LDP there are intense conflicts within various groups - they all desire their own faction to get the leadership position."
"So even though you might be chosen as prime minister, the moment you're in office, you have many individuals manoeuvring to try to remove you again."
Main Reasons Behind Rapid Turnover
- One-party dominance restricts external competition
- Party infighting fuel leadership contests
- The leadership role is often described as a "cursed position"
- Government continuity remains difficult to achieve despite financial power
