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By Takahiro Yamamoto and Yamato Komoda / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers
16:10 JST,
October 6, 2025
Sanae Takaichi’s election as the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party has changed the dynamics among opposition parties regarding whom the ruling LDP-Komeito bloc will join forces with.