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LDP and JIP agree on coalition, clearing path for Takaichi to become PM The tie-up is expected to see Japan Innovation Party lawmakers vote for LDP President Sanae Takaichi in Tuesday’s parliamentary vote for prime minister.

BREAKING: The Liberal Democratic Party and Japan Innovation Party agreed to form a coalition Monday, making it almost certain that LDP President Sanae Takaichi will become Japan’s first female prime minister.

Okay I skim watched it. Her video is fine. Chris' comments are fair. This is much ado about very little frankly. It is drama - and I think she is prooobably exploiting it for attention a little.... okay a lot. Maybe I need to piss off Chris... Not sure sempai would notice even if I did... 🤣

Hmmmm... do I actually watch this shit... I have 30m... Although also want to buy some music first...

Oh yes - the other big drama, Chris Broad vs Oriental Pearl. I don't really care much about this but it is great 2.5 Oyajis Material, no? @gimmeabreakman.bsky.social Check out Chris' feed and the reactions on X
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And finally - firstly since I follow news in reverse order, my brain is exploding over Sora 2 by ChatGPT. It is AI Slop if you want it to be. I find it an idea canvas that lets me express concepts and ideas in ways I have never been able to before. Follow me there!
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LDP, Japan Innovation Party effectively strike policy deal for coalition - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the major opposition Japan Innovation Party have effectively agreed to form a coalition, with

However the dream was not to be. Yesterday Isshin and LDP announced a coalition deal, meaning that Takaichi is now set to be smoothly confirmed as PM on Tuedsay
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Japan opposition leader disappointed over 'two-faced' agreement between LDP, Nippon Ishin - The Mainichi TOKYO -- Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki expressed disappointment over the agreement between another opposition Nippon Ishin (t

Tamaki seemingly pissed off both the opposition and the LDP enough to be left on the outside. When Tamaki heard the LDP was talking to Isshin, he called the Isshin party "two faced" doing a deal with LDP when he was seeking their backing mainichi.jp/english/arti...

LDP head Takaichi edges closer to Japan PM as opposition bloc splits - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Innovation Party said Friday it will end talks with two other major opposition parties on cooperating in next week's parlia

The LPD opened talks with the Osaka based Japan Innovation Party (Isshin)

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Alternative Japan PM candidate calls for opposition to align policies Gap in views among parties on national security and energy in focus amid talks

So what happened with the PM situation this week.

First LDP courted DPFP and it's leader Yuichiro Tamaki suggesting he could be PM. However, when Tamaki appeared to be seeking opposition backing for himself as PM also, the LDP got a little bit miffed so...
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Ex-PM Aso to lead Japan delegation to S. Korea in November as ties improve - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso will travel to South Korea in November as head of a group of cross-party lawmakers and busine

I for one, can see absolutely nothing that could possibly go wrong...

Ex-PM Aso to lead Japan delegation to S. Korea in November as ties improve - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Ex-PM Murayama, who apologized for Japan wartime aggression, dies at 101 - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tomiichi Murayama, who served as prime minister from June 1994 to January 1996 and was known for apologizing for Japan's wartime aggr

He led Japan during the Kobe Quake, and the first even fall of LDP from power

Ex-PM Murayama, who apologized for Japan wartime aggression, dies at 101 - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Over 40% of non-drinkers in Japan have felt negative at boozy parties - The Mainichi TOKYO -- A survey by a private research institute in Japan has revealed that over 40% of non-drinkers had experienced negative feelings at drinking pa

Interesting data that non-drinkers would rather split the bill evenly than pay less. That said, I suspect most would rather not be there at all.

Over 40% of non-drinkers in Japan have felt negative at boozy parties - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Sumo: Grand champion Onosato pleases crowd as London tournament begins - The Mainichi LONDON (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato thrilled the crowd with his ring-entering ceremony before tossing aside rank-and-file opponent Ura in their opening

Hoping Dan H is enjoying the tournament!
Sumo: Grand champion Onosato pleases crowd as London tournament begins - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Japan's National Stadium to be called MUFG Stadium from next year - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's National Stadium, the venue for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, will be named MUFG Stadium from next year, its operator s

I look forward to future international athletics events at Japan's Muthafuckin Ginko Stadium

Japan's National Stadium to be called MUFG Stadium from next year - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Japan protests Russia ship restrictions near disputed islands off Hokkaido - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan said Wednesday it has lodged protests with Russia over its warnings of a live-fire drill and temporary restrictions on foreign

Russia has shut down foreign shipping through the disputed Northeast Territories - makes me wonder if it is getting ready to be blockaded in the Baltic when it attacks Estonia

Japan protests Russia ship restrictions near disputed islands off Hokkaido - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Mizuho finishes major update of core banking system, 1st since 2019 rollout - The Mainichi TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mizuho Bank on Sunday completed the first major update of its core banking system, introduced in 2019, after suspending its cash mach

This system migration is the stuff on legend and has been a slow moving disaster since the early 2010s. I seriously want someone to make a movie about it.

Mizuho finishes major update of core banking system, 1st since 2019 rollout - The Mainichi mainichi.jp/english/arti...

Private Salaries Hit New Record in Japan The average salary earned by private-sector workers in Japan reached a new record high in 2024. This marks the first time since 1997 for a new high to be achieved.

Salaries are up in Japan, but after years of drops, and still increase rates are lower than inflation www.nippon.com/en/japan-dat...

Get your cakes in about a minute with Tokyo Station’s unmanned Tokyo Banana shop No fuss, no muss, no people.

Tokyo Bananas are getting easier to buy. I've seen a stall in Ikebukuro station, and they even have it now on bullet train platforms. It still always seems to be sold out when I go to the airport tho soranews24.com/2025/10/15/g...

不法残留の外国人7万1千人、半年で3600人減　令和7年6月末、上位はベトナム、タイ 国内に不法残留する外国人が令和7年6月末時点で7万1229人にのぼることが、出入国在留管理庁のまとめでわかった。半年前より3634人（4・9％）減った。国籍・…

Illegal immigration is down by 3,600 in the last half year to 71k people, the highest numbers from Vietnam, Thailand and Korea
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YouTube video by Tokyo Digital Crew Mash Battle Episode 22 (Seven Spanish Angels): THE WINNING TRACK..??

The votes are in, and there is a clear result! See it at 22:15jst

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YouTube video by Tokyo Digital Crew Mash Battle Ep 022: Seven Spanish Angels! YOU VOTE, YOU DECIDE THE WINNER!!

Last chance to vote in the Mash battle - go have a listen to the two 90 second mashups and vote!

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This Housing Project for Noto Earthquake Refugees, Constructed Without Any Nails or Adhesives, Just Won Japan’s Most-Prestigious Design Award

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LOVE this so much.

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Join Victor and I in 45 minutes talking AI and all the news Chaos in Japan!

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Should be fun tonight…

Why I chose Japanese citizenship over permanent residency It may be adequate for some residents’ purposes, but when the chips are down, many will be shocked at just how few protections it offers.

Commentary: I’d love dual citizenship, but the reality is that permanent residency just isn’t enough for this naturalized Japanese citizen.

10PM JST Tonight 2.5 Oyajis is BACK and we are going to be talking about AI, life in Japan, and other shenanigans! Link coming a bit later (probably gonna go on Victor's channel!) @gimmeabreakman.bsky.social

RIP to perhaps Japan's most unlikely postwar prime minister (who also oversaw the end of the Socialist Party as a political force).