Atsunobu Usuda, 49, threw firebombs at the ruling party's headquarters and crashed his car into the prime minister's residence, motivated possibly by political grievances.
Japanese media noted Usuda's social media posts reflected dissatisfaction with election finance, hinting at ambition, while sources linked him to protests against nuclear plants.
Despite a drastically declining approval rating, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is attempting to rejuvenate its image with a new leader amid an upcoming election.
Japan's political climate appears tense with unusual public heckling of candidates, indicating rising frustration towards the established party amidst ongoing corruption scandals.
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