Japan's Ruling Coalition Faces Fragmentation Amid Political Turmoil
TL;DR
Following Komeito's dissolution of its coalition with the LDP, opposition parties like the CDP and DPP are considering uniting behind a single candidate, potentially Yuichiro Tamaki, for the upcoming prime minister election, with plans to convene parliament early October to facilitate the process amid upcoming diplomatic summits.
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