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One year after split with LDP, Komeito seeks fresh direction with new leader

The Japan Times

Published 26 Oct 2026, 2:06 pm·50 min ago·1 min read

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Whether newly elected leader Mitsunari Okamoto can expand both the number of representatives for the party and its support base remains to be seen.

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