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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Feb. 1936 military revolt in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 14 Kyodo - A group of young Imperial Japanese Army officers enter the Diet building in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 1936, in an attempt to seize control of key locations, including the prime minister's residence, in the so-called 2.26 incident that started in the early morning of Feb. 26. The coup, conducted by a faction of officers within the Army who were dissatisfied with the government's perceived weakness and corruption, ended in failure.

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Exterior of the National Diet Building

Exterior of the National Diet Building=October 14,2025,Tokyo

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Exterior of the National Diet Building

Exterior of the National Diet Building=October 14,2025,Tokyo

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Exterior of the National Diet Building

Exterior of the National Diet Building=October 14,2025,Tokyo

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Exterior of the National Diet Building

Exterior of the National Diet Building=October 14,2025,Tokyo

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

An extraordinary parliamentary session opens in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025, with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi giving her first policy speech since taking office.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

An extraordinary parliamentary session opens in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025, with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi giving her first policy speech since taking office.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

An extraordinary parliamentary session opens in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025, with new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi giving her first policy speech since taking office.

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Opening ceremony of Japan's extraordinary Diet session

Japan's Emperor Naruhito speaks at the opening ceremony of an extraordinary parliamentary session in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Opening ceremony of Japan's extraordinary Diet session

Japan's Emperor Naruhito speaks at the opening ceremony of an extraordinary parliamentary session in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Opening ceremony of Japan's extraordinary Diet session

Japan's Emperor Naruhito speaks at the opening ceremony of an extraordinary parliamentary session in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The opening ceremony of an extraordinary parliamentary session is held in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in attendance. The session will run until Dec. 17.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The opening ceremony of an extraordinary parliamentary session is held in Tokyo on Oct. 24, 2025, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in attendance. The session will run until Dec. 17.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, after winning the ruling party's presidential election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former Japanese internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (R) holds hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, after winning the ruling party's presidential election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (C,R) holds hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C, L) and four other candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election at a meeting of LDP lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025. Takaichi won the election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (C,R) holds hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C, L) and four other candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election at a meeting of LDP lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025. Takaichi won the election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, after winning the ruling party's presidential election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, after winning the ruling party's presidential election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks at a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, after winning the ruling party's presidential election in a runoff vote.

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Japan LDP leadership election

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (C) speaks at a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers of both houses of the Diet at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025, after winning the ruling party's presidential election in a runoff vote.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the increase in the IEPS (Special Tax on Sugary Drinks) to prevent excessive consumption. These beverages are the main source of sugar in the Mexican diet and their effects on health. during a news conference at National Palace. on September 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the increase in the IEPS (Special Tax on Sugary Drinks) to prevent excessive consumption. These beverages are the main source of sugar in the Mexican diet and their effects on health. during a news conference at National Palace. on September 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks about the increase in the IEPS (Special Tax on Sugary Drinks) to prevent excessive consumption. These beverages are the main source of sugar in the Mexican diet and their effects on health. during a news conference at National Palace. on September 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing Conference - Mexico

Detail of hands of Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo while speaks about the increase in the IEPS (Special Tax on Sugary Drinks) to prevent excessive consumption. These beverages are the main source of sugar in the Mexican diet and their effects on health. during a news conference at National Palace. on September 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Diet summons key figure in HIV scandal

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 24 Kyodo - Takeshi Abe, former head of the Health and Welfare Ministry's AIDS study team and former vice president of Teikyo University, raises his hand to testify as unsworn witness at a House of Representatives committee session in Tokyo in April 1996 over his connection with HIV infections through tainted blood products in the early 1980s. An expert on hemophilia treatment, Abe is regarded as the key figure who influenced a ministry decision to continue the use of unheated blood products in 1984.(Kyodo)

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The opening ceremony of a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session is held in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in attendance.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at the country's parliament in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, during the opening ceremony of a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session convened following an election for the upper chamber on July 20.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at the country's parliament in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, during the opening ceremony of a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session convened following an election for the upper chamber on July 20.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The opening ceremony of a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session is held in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, with Japanese Emperor Naruhito (upper C) in attendance.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) arrives at the country's parliament in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, to attend the opening ceremony for a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session convened following the House of Councillors election on July 20.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front) arrives at the country's parliament in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, to attend the opening ceremony for a 5-day extraordinary parliamentary session convened following the House of Councillors election on July 20.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The House of Councillors holds a plenary session in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as a five-day extraordinary parliamentary session is convened following an election for the upper chamber on July 20.

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Extraordinary Diet session opens in Japan

The House of Councillors holds a plenary session in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as a five-day extraordinary parliamentary session is convened following an election for the upper chamber on July 20.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the Democratic Party for the People pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The small opposition party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from nine to 22 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the opposition Sanseito party pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The right-wing party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from two to 15 seats.

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Extraordinary Diet session convenes after upper house election

Lawmakers of the opposition Sanseito party pose for a photo in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025, as an extraordinary Diet session is convened following the July 20 House of Councillors election. The right-wing party performed well in the election, increasing its representation in the 248-member upper chamber from two to 15 seats.

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Japan Diet begins debate on dual surname bill for 1st time in 28 yrs

Japan's House of Representatives' judicial affairs committee begins its first deliberations in 28 years on legislation that would give married couples the option of using separate surnames in Tokyo on May 30, 2025.

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Japan Diet begins debate on dual surname bill for 1st time in 28 yrs

Japan's House of Representatives' judicial affairs committee begins its first deliberations in 28 years on legislation that would give married couples the option of using separate surnames in Tokyo on May 30, 2025.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2025 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press at his office in Tokyo on March 31, 2025, after the Diet enacts a record 115.20 trillion yen ($770 billion) budget for the fiscal 2025.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2025 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meets the press at his office in Tokyo on March 31, 2025, after the Diet enacts a record 115.20 trillion yen ($770 billion) budget for the fiscal 2025.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2025 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (far R, front row) bows as the Diet enacts a record 115.20 trillion yen ($770 billion) budget for the fiscal 2025 with its passage through the House of Councillors plenary session in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.

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Japan parliament enacts FY 2025 budget

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) bows as the Diet enacts a record 115.20 trillion yen ($770 billion) budget for the fiscal 2025 with its passage through the House of Councillors plenary session in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.

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Japan PM Ishiba at Diet session

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (back, C) attends a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on the opening day of a 150-day regular parliamentary session on Jan. 24, 2025.