22:45 (13:45)â¢Labor Union Rifts Fracture the Opposition
âšJapanese media are prioritizing the internal fractures and tactical shifts leading up to the February 8 election. Major outlets are analyzing the growing friction between the Nakado Reform League and the Democratic Party for the People, noting a breakdown in labor union coordination (Asahi, Mainichi, Chunichi). Simultaneously, editors are highlighting high-level diplomatic and financial shifts, specifically the revitalized Japan-South Korea defense cooperation and the appointment of Kevin Warsh as the next FRB chair (Sankei, Nikkei, NHK).