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flag Japan's LDP leadership candidates Shigeru Ishiba and Shinjiro Koizumi propose tax increases, while Sanae Takaichi opposes.

flag Shigeru Ishiba, a leading candidate in Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race, has indicated that corporate taxes could be increased, asserting some companies can handle the burden. flag Fellow candidate Shinjiro Koizumi aims to introduce a carbon tax, warning of trade taxes with Europe if not adopted. flag In contrast, Sanae Takaichi opposes tax hikes for several years, advocating for stability first. flag The LDP will elect a new leader on September 27 to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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