Major Japanese business groups on Friday expressed concern over the possible political instability arising from the Komeito party's withdrawal from its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Yoshinobu Tsutsui, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, called the development "regrettable," urging in a statement for the swift establishment of a…

Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito told party members that the partnership had broken down over an "inadequate" explanation by the Liberal Democratic Party of its handling of a political funding scandal.

Komeito leader's departure deals blow to Liberal Democrats, forcing search for new coalition partner in Japan.

The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption.

Japan's Komeito said Friday that the political party plans to terminate its coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will not vote for new LDP chief Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister, citing differences over their response to political funding issues, local media reported. 🌎 Japan’s Komeito Ends Coalition With Ruling LDP Over Political Funding Issues, Puts Sanae Takaichi PM Bid in Jeopardy.

The head of Japan's Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption, in a major setback for the woman who hopes to become the country's next prime minister. The decision announced Friday by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito deals a…