From Twitter star to Thatcher fan: Japan's PM candidates

From an outspoken vaccine chief to a right-wing nationalist are among the candidates to replace Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Here's what you need to know about the candidates.

An outspoken vaccine chief and a right-wing nationalist are among the candidates vying to lead Japan's ruling party and become the country's next prime minister.

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) votes Wednesday on a replacement for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to take them into general elections which the party is expected to win.