Some LDP officials are sounding out independent lawmakers about working together for a majority in the Upper House. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/04/japan/politics/independent-members-ldp-coalition/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #teammirai #takahiroanno #komeito
An opposition push to abolish a provisional gasoline tax is the first test facing the minority government of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after it lost control of the Upper House. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/25/japan/politics/gas-tax-bill/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #cdp #shigeruishiba #gas #diet #nipponishinnokai #dpp #reiwashinsengumi #sanseito #jcp #sdp #teammirai #cpj