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

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

Combined photo shows Yoshihiko Noda (top), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, speaking to reporters following their meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party.

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