
Komeito's Exit Sparks Political Uncertainty in Japan
Published on: Oct. 10, 2025, 12:55 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Japan's Komeito party unexpectedly decided to leave its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party, causing uncertainty as new leader Sanae Takaichi awaits confirmation as prime minister. The separation arose from dissatisfaction with LDP's handling of a political funding scandal, forcing Takaichi to seek new alliances in parliament.