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LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Sanae Takaichi (R), the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the LDP's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, ahead of their talks after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the JIP's backing.

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A large screen in Beijing shows the news report that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A large screen in Beijing shows the news report that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi L) votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi 2nd R, front) attends the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Yoshihiko Noda L), head of the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Shigeru Ishiba votes during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi 2nd R, front) is pictured during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

This photo taken on October 21, 2025 shows a scene during the extraordinary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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JIP headquarters

Photo taken in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2025, shows the headquarters of the Japan Innovation Party, which became the ruling Liberal Democratic Party' new coalition partner the following day. LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister with the party's backing in parliament on Oct. 21. Posters of JIP chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura are shown.

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JIP headquarters

Photo taken in Osaka on Oct. 19, 2025, shows the headquarters of the Japan Innovation Party, which became the ruling Liberal Democratic Party' new coalition partner the following day. LDP President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister with the party's backing in parliament on Oct. 21. Posters of JIP chief and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura are shown.

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A television screen in Tokyo shows the news report that ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Combined photo shows Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura holding a joint press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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LDP President Takaichi set to become Japan PM

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi smiles upon arriving at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. Parliament is expected to elect her as prime minister later in the day.

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LDP President Takaichi set to become Japan PM

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi arrives at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. Parliament is expected to elect her as prime minister later in the day.

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LDP President Takaichi set to become Japan PM

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi arrives at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025. Parliament is expected to elect her as prime minister later in the day.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura sign a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura pose for a photo after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Ruling LDP, JIP sign coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (R) and major opposition Japan Innovation Party chief Hirofumi Yoshimura hold a press conference after signing a coalition agreement in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025.

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LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (2nd from L), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, speaks during the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

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LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, speaks during the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

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LDP, Ishin to sign coalition deal

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the opposition Nippon Ishin party, heads to the party's emergency board meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2025. Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Ishin, or the Japan Innovation Party, said earlier in the day that he had formally conveyed his party's intention of forming a coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to LDP head Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi is pictured after holding coalition talks with the opposition Japan Innovation Party in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold policy talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, meets the press in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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Japan's LDP, opposition JIP hold coalition talks

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the opposition Japan Innovation Party, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025, after holding coalition talks with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of a parliamentary vote to choose the next prime minister.

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LDP President Takaichi

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi leaves the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2025.

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[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)

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President of Japan's LDP Takaichi

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi walks into the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2025.

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President of Japan's LDP Takaichi

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi walks into the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

Ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (front) meets the press at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 10, 2025, following a decision by the LDP's junior partner Komeito to end their coalition.

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Komeito party to end coalition with Japan's ruling LDP

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