The composition of party factions in Japan's House of Representatives has undergone significant changes following recent elections, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party increasing its representation sharply while some opposition parties have seen drastic losses.
On the 16th, Japan's House of Representatives finalized the new composition of party factions following the recent elections. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) saw its membership surge dramatically, with the number of faction members rising to 317, including independent member Hiroshi Sekō, marking the highest record for the party. This shift gives the ruling coalition, which includes the Japan Innovation Party with 36 members, a significant majority exceeding two-thirds of the total seats available. In contrast, the centrist reform coalition experienced a severe decline, reducing its members from 172 to just 49, while the Communist Party also halved its representation from 8 to 4 members. The Reiwa Shinsengumi Party maintained only a single seat and other previously existing factions have also diminished significantly, ultimately vanishing from the House.
