Japan's Ruling Coalition Collapses: What This Means for Sanae Takaichi's Prime Minister Bid

Oct 11, 2025 01:53 am CST

Japan's political landscape was dramatically altered when the ruling coalition collapsed after Komeito withdrew, jeopardizing conservative Sanae Takaichi's historic bid to become Japan's first female prime minister. This political crisis stems from an unresolved financial scandal and ideological differences, leaving the Liberal Democratic Party seeking new alliances amid parliamentary uncertainty.