Mr Suga told reporters he will not enter the September 29 leadership race of Japan's ruling party even though he has only served one year in office.
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says he will not run for the leadership of the governing party at the end of this month, paving the way for a new Japanese leader.
Mr Suga has faced criticism and nosediving support ratings over slow coronavirus measures and holding the Olympics despite the public's health concerns. Mr Suga took office in mid-September a year ago after his predecessor Shinzo Abe resigned due to health problems.
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