Shisuikai
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Shisuikai (Japanese: 志帥会) was a faction within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). It is led by former LDP secretary-general Toshihiro Nikai. It was considered to be a mid-sized faction. Nikai was considered to be one of the most pro-China lawmakers in Japan, and was also close to LDP's ally, the Komeito. On 19 January 2024, Nikai announced his intention to dissolve the faction, amidst a slush fund scandal within the LDP.
Heads of the Shisuikai
| No. | Image | Faction head | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Masakuni Murakami | 1999 | |
| 2 | Takami Eto | 1999–2003 | |
| 3 | Shizuka Kamei | 2003–2005 | |
| 4 | Bunmei Ibuki | 2005–2012 | |
| 5 | Toshihiro Nikai | 2012–2024 |