When there is this kind of political instability, it inevitably gives other nations the impression that Japan’s leadership has weakened.

Does it really, though? I mean to say, the bureaucrats are mostly in charge. Look at the place; it's a micro-managing bureaucrat's dream. Of course, they are also in cahoots with business. But, for the most part, the political sphere has mainly been a tool of both.

I really hate this kind of scare mongering that takes place whenever the LDP slips. I think this is a great sign that maybe just maybe Japan has a functioning democracy and not one party rule by a group who can do whatever they want! But perhaps Mr. Yamamoto doesn't like it when the people have a true say in what is going on in the country!

"We don't know what we're going to do without the LDP controlling everything"

Sometimes doing nothing is a good thing.

Ok,so this statement assumes that overseas nations know whom is the leader of Japan?