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Early snap election speculation emerges within Takaichi's LDP
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026
A view has emerged within Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may dissolve the House of Representatives at the beginning of the ordinary parliamentary session to be convened on January 23 for a snap election, informed sources said Saturday (January 9).
Anti-Takaichi LDP members remain low-key
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
A few members of Japan's conservative ruling Liberal Democratic Party, even those who are considered relatively liberal, dare to openly criticise their ultraconservative leader, Sanae Takaichi, also the prime minister, amid unabated high public support for her.
LDP, DPFP to continue talks on income tax threshold
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Democratic Party for the People agreed Friday to continue discussions on raising the minimum taxable annual income level from the current 1.6 million yen to 1.78 million yen.
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister after a right-wing coalition deal, promising stability, reform and a firm conservative agenda.
Japan's LDP, Nippon Ishin agree to form coalition govt
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2025
The leaders of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) signed an agreement Monday to form a coalition government between the two parties.
LDP-Nippon Ishin coalition talks expected to reach agreement Mon
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), which are aiming to form a coalition government, are expected to reach policy agreements at a leaders' meeting on Monday, informed sources said Sunday.
Nippon Ishin to mull options including non-cabinet cooperation
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) on Saturday advanced final negotiations toward forming a coalition government, with Nippon Ishin considering options including supporting the LDP from outside the cabinet.
Nippon Ishin sees major progress in coalition talks with LDP
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025
The leaders of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) held their second round of policy talks on Friday and agreed to accelerate arrangements to form a new coalition government.
Takaichi apologizes over Komeito's coalition dissolution
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Tuesday apologised to the party's lawmakers over Komeito's withdrawal from the coalition with the LDP.
Japan CDP seeks talks with 2 other opposition heads
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda on Sunday asked for a meeting with the heads of two other major opposition parties to oust the Liberal Democratic Party from power.