Japan 's 12-day election campaign begins with campaign speeches in Tokyo . Polls show the Liberal Democrat Party is likely to return to power , led by Shinzo Abe . Abe is a former prime minister who stepped down citing health reasons in 2010 . Japan is dealing with economic problems and the aftermath of last year 's nuclear disaster .
Japan 's 12-day election season begins with campaign speeches in Fukushima . Polls show the Liberal Democrat Party is likely to return to power , led by Shinzo Abe . Abe is a former prime minister who stepped down citing health reasons in 2007 . Japan is struggling with economic contraction and the aftermath of last year 's nuclear disaster .