NHK Documentary S22 E28 Abe Shinzo Resigns: What Next for Japan?

The sudden announcement of the resignation of Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Abe Shinzo, sent shock waves through the political world. Within the Liberal Democratic Party, maneuvering for position in the post-Abe world quickly accelerated. Exclusive interviews with Abe's close aides, profiles of the leading candidates to succeed the prime minister and reactions from the leaders of other parties spotlight the prospects for Japanese politics.