After 26 Years: Komeito Leaves LDP Coalition – What’s Next for Japan?
Japan’s ruling coalition faces uncertainty after Komeito ends its 26-year alliance with the LDP. Explore how this split shapes Takaichi’s PM bid and policy outlook.
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Japan’s main opposition is rallying behind a single PM candidate to block Sanae Takaichi after Komeito quit the decades-long coalition, creating a rare window for government change.
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