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The middle way | Japan Daily Briefing
The Constitutional Democratic Party and Kōmeitō announce their merger, complicating the LDP's path to victory
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Once more unto the breach | Japan Daily Briefing
Takaichi officially moves towards a snap election
Jan 15
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Takaichi and Lee in harmony | Japan Daily Briefing
Prime minister hosts Korea's president as Japan's parties gear up for snap election
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No decision yet but all parties are maneuvering as Takaichi weighs her options
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Full court press on the DPFP | Japan Daily Briefing
The LDP and Ishin no Kai call for the opposition party to join a ruling coalition
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Takaichi pitches her growth strategy
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