With autumn winds blowing in, the shrill buzz of summer cicadas has given way to quiet crickets trilling in the grass.
The change in seasons has also brought Japan a new leader. Taking the helm of the Liberal Democratic Party less than a fortnight ago, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to lead the ruling party into the general election called for the end of this month.
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