TOKYO - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision to step down will likely boost the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) chances at the upcoming Lower House election, analysts said.
But there was also concern that his departure after a year will herald a return to Japan's revolving door of prime ministers.
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