Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Japan's new opposition party announces party platform

Jun Azumi (L), secretary general of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Makoto Nishida, secretary general of the Komeito party, meet the press to announce the party platform of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito hold a press conference after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (C), Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito (2nd from R) and other executives of the two parties pose after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito announce the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito hold a press conference after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

Japan's new opposition party

Japan's new opposition party

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Komeito party head Tetsuo Saito shake hands after announcing the name of their new political party, the Centrist Reform Alliance, in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 (L), 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, heading for a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a possible snap general election.

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, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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

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

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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

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

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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

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

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

Party leaders' debate in parliament

Party leaders' debate in parliament

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito asks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a question during a party leaders' debate in parliament in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025.

Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito gives an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, after the party ended its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito gives an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, after the party ended its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito gives an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, after the party ended its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito gives an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, after the party ended its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Saito

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito gives an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2025, after the party ended its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo on the afternoon of Oct. 14, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 1,500 points from the previous close. Stock selling was spurred amid political uncertainty in Japan after the Komeito party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, decided to end their alliance.

Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average below 47,000 after the end of trading on Oct. 14, 2025, as selling was spurred amid political uncertainty in Japan after the Komeito party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, decided to end their alliance.

Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo on the afternoon of Oct. 14, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 1,500 points from the previous close. Stock selling was spurred amid political uncertainty in Japan after the Komeito party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, decided to end their alliance.

Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average below 47,000 after the end of trading on Oct. 14, 2025, as selling was spurred amid political uncertainty in Japan after the Komeito party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, decided to end their alliance.

Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average below 47,000 after the end of trading on Oct. 14, 2025, as selling was spurred amid political uncertainty in Japan after the Komeito party, the junior coalition partner of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, decided to end their alliance.

[Breaking News]Japan's LDP-Komeito leaders' talks

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 10 Kyodo - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi and Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito hold talks in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025. Komeito said it will end its coalition with the LDP. (Kyodo)

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the headquarters of Japan's Komeito party in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the headquarters of Japan's Komeito party in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the headquarters of Japan's Komeito party in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the headquarters of Japan's Komeito party in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the headquarters of Japan's Komeito party in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the name of Japan's Komeito party on its headquarters in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the name of Japan's Komeito party on its headquarters in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the name of Japan's Komeito party on its headquarters in Tokyo.

Komeito party headquarters

Komeito party headquarters

File photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025, shows the name of Japan's Komeito party on its headquarters in Tokyo.

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following the decision by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's junior partner Komeito to end their coalition.

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following the decision by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's junior partner Komeito to end their coalition.

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following the decision by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's junior partner Komeito to end their coalition.

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi leaves the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following the decision by the LDP's junior partner Komeito to end their coalition.

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following the party's decision to end its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following the party's decision to end its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.