The Vote of Confidence for the Takaichi Administration – #02
January 23 – Dissolution of the House of Representatives
The opposition parties were shouting “Takaichi must resign immediately!” and “Takaichi is destroying Japan!”
We thought they’d be absolutely ecstatic about the House of Representatives being dissolved just as they wanted.
But now, as if it’s inconvenient for opposition parties, they’re claiming “Why dissolve it arbitrarily? There’s no just cause for dissolution,” and this time they seem ‘to be shouting “Takaichi must not resign arbitrarily.”
The opposition parties are being too selfish.
Before the dissolution, the approval ratings of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan had significantly plummeted, with the main factor being its support among younger generations, which was almost completely destroyed. This same trend is evident in surveys by the old media who are left-leaning to the core.
The major factor behind this dramatic drop in approval ratings is the emergence of the Takashi administration.
The emergence of the Takaichi administration brought politics closer to people’s lives. Young people began watching live broadcasts of the Diet more often, resulting in repeated exposure to the Constitutional Democratic Party’s low-level and relentless questioning.
As a result, arguments about the “unnecessary of the CDP” began circulating widely on social media.
On the other hand, New Komeito party has withdrawn from the coalition government with the Liberal Democratic Party(hereinafter called LDP) of Japan. Many supporters of the Takaichi administration are welcoming this, saying, “Finally, they’ve left. They don’t need to come back.”
Until the Ishiba administration, there had been no sign of them even considering withdrawal. But as soon as Takaichi became LDP president, they suddenly announced their withdrawal, claiming it was due to “politics and money.” It seems like an action intended to block Takaichi from becoming prime minister.By the way, if they’re talking about “politics and money,” New Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito has repeatedly caused problems with unreported funds, but he continues to be a Diet member as if to say he has no issues.
Both the CDP and New Komeito seem to think that to break out of this crisis, they need each other’s organizational votes (the Soka Gakkai votes and the JTUS-Rengo votes).
They announced that they would dissolve the CDP and New Komeito only in the House of Representatives and form a new party.
left wing + left wing = centrist (What an unbelievable formula!)
I was shocked by the party name. Centrist Reform Alliance (hereafter called Chudo).
This party’s focus only on the House of Representatives makes it feel insincere, like a new party created only for election purposes.
Also, by naming it “Centrist”, it feels like an attempt to implant the image that the LDP is right-wing and the new party is centrist.
In fact, the old media has already begun manipulating impressions. However, grouping the Chudo and the CDP / Reiwa Shinsengumi together in their explanations reveals their leftist bias, making it clear the old media is not viewing things from a Japanese perspective.
Despite this manipulation of impressions through news coverage, claiming neutrality during the election campaign will only convince people who share the same political ideology.
The Chudo is a political party open to individuals who agree with the basic policies formulated by the Komeito Party.
[Translated by this site]
Source: Centrist Reform Alliance
– Restarting nuclear power plants with local consent / nsuring energy security and realizing a decarbonized society through promoting next-generation technology development.
– Deepening responsible constitutional revision discussions based on upholding constitutionalism and the fundamental principles of the Constitution, while considering Diet debates on guaranteeing citizens’ rights and the constitutional status of the Self-Defense Forces
https://craj.jp/party/policies/
We believe that Councilor Yoneyama, Konishi, and Matsushita are absolutely furious about this basic policy. They always condemned people with such views in the strongest terms because they hold completely opposite positions.
What ? Councilor Yoneyama, Matsushita, and Konishi are joining the Chudo too ?
Co-leader Tetsuo Saito has clearly stated that “relocating to Henoko is necessary”.
However, co-leader Noda has explained the exact opposite position, taking a cautious stance on the Henoko relocation.
This is a response that blatantly disregards voters. As a result, it becomes lying to the public without hesitation.
The members joining the Chudo from the CDP are likely ignoring the “Fundamental Policy” and simply seeking organizational votes.
It can be said that CDP members are only concerned with becoming Diet member themselves, without considering the lives of the people.
If they claim they didn’t join only for electoral purposes, then they are deceiving the public without hesitation.
We have some concerns about the fundamental policies of the Chudo.
[Translated by this site]
Source: Centrist Reform Alliance
– Building a strategic mutually beneficial relationship grounded in a medium-to-long-term perspective that balances resolute responses to concerns regarding China with secure national interests.
https://craj.jp/party/policies/
While advocating this fundamental policy, Komeito leader Saito who frequently held secret meetings with the Chinese ambassador, and Councilor Katsuya Okada who has connections with Chinese officials as a Japan-China Friendship Diet member, are joining this Chudo.
Unfortunately, they have not delivered any message regarding “unilateral provocation and harassment by China”.
Then, whose national interests does this “national interest” seek to secure ?
Is this in Japan’s national interest ?
Once again, we’ve understood the serious danger of extreme dependence on a country where everything becomes a risk.
We believe removing such a country from our supply chains is what truly serves Japan’s national interest.
Also, during a certain TV program, Co-leader Noda stated that the antonym of “Living people in Japan First” is “Japan First”.
In other words, the “Living people” mentioned by the Chudo may mean overseas residents living in Japan, or perhaps it doesn’t even mean Japan at all.
This election will be about choosing which political party you believe is most suitable to govern.
In other words, it would not be an exaggeration to say this is an election to choose the Prime Minister.
Please make sure to vote, especially you young people.
Reference: SHUEISYA ONLINE (2026/01/28)
https://shueisha.online/articles/-/255578
Reference: Nippon Television Network (2026/01/28)
https://news.ntv.co.jp/cate gory/politics/dd4662851d9f417c84be1918d857527b
Reference: ：THE SANKEI SHINBUN (2026/01/29)
https://www.sankei.com/article/20260122-PWAP2JC6EVBIHOQ3U5AB5E67WI
https://www.sankei.com/article/20260123-EYKKUO42KZOJJHK3K3GDNQ3QPU/?outputType=theme_oriconnews
Reference: ：YOMIURI SHINBUN ONLINE (2026/01/28)
https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/election/shugiin/20260125-GYT1T00114
Reference: ：Yahoo Japan (2026/01/30)
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/9e178959f83fcc8eac69561ea24818218a2ce53e
Thanks.
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