June 06, 2026
Uncertainty over financing is threatening bond market stability
Takaichi's strong mandate could accelerate her plans to bolster Japan's defences
Jamaat says the details on seat-sharing will be revealed at a press conference
A vote in parliament to choose a prime minister to replace Shigeru Ishiba is expected to be held on Oct 15
PM Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and coalition partner Komeito returned 47 seats, short of the 50 seats it needed to ensure a majority in the upper chamber
The party chairman asks to keep the opinion paper confidential