Japan's Takaichi eyes expanding coalition, reports say

Sanae Takaichi, the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference after her election in the capital Tokyo on Oct 4, 2025. - Photo: AFP

TOKYO: Japan's incoming new prime minister Sanae Takaichi has approached an opposition party with a view to expanding the governing coalition to give it a working majority in parliament, reports said Tuesday (Oct 7).

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its longstanding junior partner Komeito have been in a minority in the lower and upper chambers since recent elections, making it hard to pass legislation.