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On September 7, 2025, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned following a series of electoral defeats that left the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) without a majority in both houses of parliament for the first time since 1955. The LDP will hold a leadership election in early October to select Ishiba's successor, who will face significant challenges including strained China-Japan relations, economic pressures, and rising nationalist sentiments.
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Komeito has ended its 26-year coalition with the LDP over disagreements on political funding and scandals. The move complicates Japan's political landscape as Takaichi seeks to become prime minister amid a fragmented parliament and opposition negotiations. The coalition's collapse impacts legislative prospects and market confidence.
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Danilo Yavhushyshyn, a Ukrainian sumo wrestler known as Aonishiki Arata, was promoted to the rank of ozeki after winning a major tournament in Japan. His rise highlights the increasing diversity in sumo, with non-Japanese wrestlers excelling despite traditional gender and cultural barriers.