Komeito Leader Advocates for Ishiba's Continuation as Prime Minister
Japan's Political Landscape Shifts as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Challenges
Japan is currently navigating a significant political crisis, following the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) defeat in the July 20 House of Councillors elections. The LDP lost its majority in the upper house, marking a significant shift in the balance of power in parliament [1].
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, despite his weakened authority, has refused to resign and continues to govern, citing geopolitical challenges as justification for his continued tenure [1]. However, his position remains precarious amidst rising political fragmentation and social malaise.
In the wake of this political upheaval, the junior partner in the LDP-led ruling coalition, Komeito, has shown its support for Prime Minister Ishiba. According to an interview published in the Weekly Gendai magazine on August 18, Tetsuo Saito, the head of Komeito, expressed his support for Ishiba to remain in his post [2].
Komeito is also hopeful for the addition of the opposition Democratic Party for the People to the government. The Democratic Party for the People gained control of the upper chamber in the July election, and Saito expressed a desire for their inclusion in the ruling coalition [2].
The ruling bloc's loss of its majority in both chambers of parliament has prompted Komeito to consider this potential addition to the government. However, as of the current reports, there is no specific confirmation or details about negotiations or intentions of the Democratic Party for the People to join Ishiba's coalition government [1].
The interview was conducted together with former LDP policy chief Shizuka Kamei [2]. The full article can be found in the Weekly Gendai magazine.
[1] Source: Various August 2025 reports [2] Source: Weekly Gendai magazine, August 18 edition
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