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Japan’s ruling party to vote for new leader to replace Suga

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida poses for a portrait picture following his press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference at the headquarters of the Liberal Democratic Party after he was elected as party president in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Du Xiaoyi/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Pedestrians look at a public TV showing the results of the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, left, pauses while Taro Kono, center, Regulatory Reform and Vaccine minister and a failed leadership candidate, fist bumps with former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's outgoing Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, left, bows to former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after Kishida was announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The final results in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election run off vote between Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, and Regulatory Reform and Vaccine Minister Taro Kono is displayed on a screen in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, second left, and fellow candidates Seiko Noda, left, Sanae Takaichi, second right, and Taro Kono after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right, celebrates with outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida bows as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, center, puts on his face mask as he leaves the stage after winning the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japanese former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida reacts as he won in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Kyodo News via AP) A man rides a bicycle past a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, during the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) A pedestrian looks at a public TV showing Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, with a live broadcast of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP}'s presidential election Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Tokyo. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. The Japanese letters read: "Fumio Kishida new LDP president." (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida waves after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida speaks after being announced the winner of the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to be become the next prime minister. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) The pictures of Liberal Democrat Party leadership candidates Taro Kono, left, and Fumio Kishida are displayed on a screen during the party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party vote to pick a new leader entered a second round Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Taro Kono, Japan's vaccinations minister, casts his ballot in a runoff vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida casts his vote in the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader Wednesday, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) Votes are counted during the Liberal Democrat Party leadership election in Tokyo Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021. Japan's governing party is voting to pick its new leader, with the presumed next prime minister facing imminent, crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks. (Carl Court/Pool Photo via AP) FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2021, file photo, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga leaves after a news conference at his office in Tokyo. Japan's governing party will vote Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 to pick its new leader who is presumed next prime minister with crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring strong alliance with Washington amid growing security risks from China and North Korea.(Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool Photo via AP, File) FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2021, file photo, candidates for the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party pose prior to a joint news conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo. Japan's governing party will vote Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 to pick its new leader who is presumed next prime minister with crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring strong alliance with Washington amid growing security risks from China and North Korea. The contenders are, from left to right, Taro Kono, the cabinet minister in charge of vaccinations, Fumio Kishida, former foreign minister, Sanae Takaichi, former internal affairs minister, and Seiko Noda, former internal affairs minister. (Kimimasa Mayama/Pool Photo via AP, File)