Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaks to reporters following a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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