Japan Opposition Party Leader Noda Takes Increasingly Confrontational Stance Against Takaichi Cabinet

The Yomiuri Shimbun
14:56 JST,
January 7, 2026
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda is increasingly taking a confrontational stance toward the Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. This move aims to increase the CDPJ’s presence as the largest opposition party amid sluggish growth in its support.
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