Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), attends a press conference after the LDP presidential election in Tokyo on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
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Japan’s Komeito political party is reportedly quitting the country’s ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party, public broadcaster NHK said Friday.
Komeito Chief Representative Tetsuo Saito said that the LDP “failed to provide sufficient answers regarding political funding issues,” after meeting with LDP President Takaichi Sanae, according to the report.
If confirmed, the split would end a political alliance that has existed since 1999. It comes just days before an Oct. 15 parliamentary vote to select Japan’s next prime minister.
While Takaichi won the LDP leadership vote on Oct. 4, the LDP does not hold a majority in Japan’s Lower House. Komeito’s exit could further weaken the ruling bloc’s support.
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