How did campaign-funding scandals affect the Liberal-Democratic Party during Fumio Kishida’s premiership?

During the premiership of Fumio Kishida (2021–2024), the Liberal-Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) experienced a significant decline in approval ratings, largely driven by a political scandal involving unreported campaign funds.12

This scandal, combined with widespread public criticism regarding the administration's perceived inability to address rising costs of living and other national issues, severely weakened Kishida’s political standing. Consequently, Kishida announced in August 2024 that he would not seek reelection as president of the LDP, effectively signaling the end of his tenure as prime minister.21