Japan PM Kishida to step down in September-media reports

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (not pictured) during NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington, U.S., July 11, 2024. REUTERS/Yves Herman

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down as ruling party leader in September, media reported on Wednesday, ending a three-year term marked by rising prices and marred by political scandals.

Kishida, who saw his public support erode, will not seek re-election in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, Japanese media including public broadcaster NHK reported citing senior administration staff.