LDP and Japan Innovation Party join hands — Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female Prime Minister
Tokyo: In a stunning political twist, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have struck a breakthrough coalition deal. Senior leaders from both sides confirmed that the JIP will support the government from outside the Cabinet — a move that could reshape Japan’s political landscape.
With the JIP pledging to back Sanae Takaichi — the newly elected LDP president — in Tuesday’s parliamentary vote, her historic rise as Japan’s first female prime minister is now virtually certain.
—
🟡 New Era Begins After Komeito’s Exit
Just days after the centrist Komeito Party ended its 26-year alliance with the LDP, Takaichi and JIP leader Hirofumi Yoshimura began policy talks aimed at forming a new ruling bloc. The two leaders are expected to officially sign the coalition agreement on Monday, signaling the start of a new political chapter in Japan.
—
🟢 JIP’s Tough Demands Accepted
Sources say the LDP has agreed to several of the JIP’s key — and tough — conditions:
Cutting consumption tax on food to zero percent
Banning corporate and organizational donations
Reducing the number of parliamentary seats
The two parties plan to submit related bills in the upcoming extraordinary session of the Diet starting Tuesday.
—
🔵 JIP to Stay Outside Cabinet — For Now
While Prime Minister-designate Takaichi invited the JIP to join the Cabinet, some party lawmakers want to first see policy progress. For now, the JIP will act in an advisory role and participate in government policy discussions.
—
⚖️ The Numbers Game
In the 465-member House of Representatives:
LDP holds 196 seats
JIP has 35 seats
Combined total: 231 seats — just two short of a majority (233)
Even without a full majority, the alliance gives Takaichi a powerful edge over the opposition.
—
🔴 Komeito’s Sharp Attack on LDP
Komeito, backed by Japan’s largest Buddhist organization Soka Gakkai, slammed the LDP over its recent slush fund scandal, saying it has eroded public trust in the ruling camp.
—
🟣 Others Show Willingness to Cooperate
Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, said he’s ready to cooperate with Takaichi’s administration on overlapping policy goals.
> “We would like to work together to advance policies,” Tamaki told reporters in Nagasaki.
—
Bottom Line:
Japan is on the verge of a major political realignment — and with Sanae Takaichi poised to take office, the country is set to see its first-ever female prime minister leading a new power coalition.
The question now: Can this alliance deliver stability and restore faith in Japan’s politics?
—
Would you like me to make it sound more like a TV anchor’s breaking news script (with punchy lines and on-air style delivery)?
