06:56⇢Komeito's Coalition Farewell
⌨Japanese media is overwhelmingly focused on the Komeito party's announcement to withdraw from its coalition with the LDP (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan). This decision, conveyed to LDP President Sanae Takaichi, stems from irreconcilable differences, particularly regarding stricter regulations on corporate and organizational donations, and it further complicates Takaichi's bid for Prime Minister (Nikkei Shimbun, Japan Business Press).