Japan opposition gets 1st key Diet post in 30 years, in blow to PM

So something in Japan do change.

Goodbye Ishiba!

This is really a time of waiting and seening. Ishiba should stay as Prime Minister at least until the house councelors election next year. 国民民主党 (DPP) has really taken a step up to get his policy out there and heard to the people of Japan. He has really steped up and has been more vocal of change and future policy than Noda. Tamaki Policy of changing the taxable income wall from 103万 to 178万 would be a steep tax cut for everyone and very welcomed when companies refuse to increase pay and lessen the burden of the price increases. The CDPJ or Noda is not really proposing much of anything except watch and see approach. Just remember why Noda was the best prime minister the LDP never had and put there conor stone policy through against much of his own party and the people of Japan.

Here is a link to educate yourself about the the opposition party DPP its in Japanese if you are a long term resident like me who has lived here for 18years or even if your here for just 7 years or more and know understand Japanese. This is Tamaki Sans you tube channel.

https://youtu.be/A2xE8gucaDc?si=3-AKvFjkS77Yhbfb

Get to know the oppostition!

Ishiba has to stay. He has to do the daimyo-to-the-Emperor to Trump in January

Tamaki Policy of changing the taxable income wall from 103万 to 178万 would be a steep tax cut for everyone

It’s also going to blow out the annual deficit by another 7+ trillion yen a year, I hear.

If the US finally gets its act together and cuts its excessive post-Covid spending levels back to normal size, they could conceivably have a balanced budget, whereas Japan they are printing like there’s no tomorrow, and that can’t last forever.

Japan opposition gets 1st key Diet post in 30 years, in blow to PM

"...in blow to PM"? That doesn't quite seem to fit here.

It would be more accurate to say that this move somewhat challenges the PM's authority, but it's not necessarily a significant blow to him—especially since PM Ishiba has a different approach compared to other leaders. Unlike Abe, for example, Ishiba has consistently emphasized the importance of listening to the opposition. He often says, "When you see a politician from a small opposition party, you have to remind yourself that there are people who voted for him." "LDP must be humble" is another phrase he frequently uses.

Recent polls show that Japanese people no longer want a "strong LDP" dominating the political landscape. While most still support the LDP to rule, they also want stronger opposition parties to be able to challenge the government.

In a way, this situation could be ideal for PM Ishiba.