Centrism

The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) and Komeito agreed on January 15, 2026, to form a new party ahead of the House of Representatives election. CDPJ leader Yoshihiko Noda and Komeito head Tetsuo Saito finalized the deal after separate intraparty meetings. The move seeks to unite centrist groups against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration.