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By Ryuichi Sato and Koichiro Shigematsu / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
17:30 JST,
August 2, 2025
The Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito, which now comprise a minority in both houses of the Diet, face a tough road ahead in the extraordinary Diet session that began Friday.