Japan could have its first female Prime Minister next week, as 5 candidates compete in a leadership contest for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

A snap general election was called after the last Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, stepped down.

One of the key considerations in the election is which candidate is best placed to deal with US President Donald Trump whose tariffs are crippling Japan’s car industry.

Guest: Roger Pulvers, playwright and commentator on Japanese politics.