Could an Opposition Candidate Become Prime Minister?

Japan opposition leaders to discuss uniting behind Tamaki for PM

The heads of Japan’s main opposition parties are expected to discuss Wednesday whether they can close policy gaps and pick a candidate of their own for the nation’s premiership.

As Japan's opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows

Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power.

Japan Opposition Leaders to Discuss Uniting Behind Tamaki for PM

The heads of Japan’s main opposition parties are expected to discuss Wednesday whether they can close policy gaps and pick a candidate of their own for the nation’s premiership.

Japanese opposition leader seeks ‘consensus’ to oust government

Ruling alliance between Liberal Democratic party, Komeito party breaks up, opening window for opposition candidate to win premier election in case opposition bloc unifies - Anadolu Ajansı

Could an opposition candidate become prime minister?

With the CDP, DPP and Nippon Ishin no Kai still far apart when it comes to their key policies and political objectives, it's unclear if they can field a unified candidate.

Japan in limbo as opposition parties weigh unity bid to block ruling LDP

TOKYO, Oct 14 — Japan’s top opposition parties were set to hold high-stakes discussions Tuesday, aiming to find a unified candidate for prime minister and oust the ruling party from power.The talks come after the ruling coalition collapsed last week, putting in peril Sanae Takaichi’s bid to become the country’s first woman premier.Japan was in political limbo over whether the opposition bloc will unite after junior partner Komeito quit its 26-ye…