Japan's political scene is buzzing after Shinjiro Koizumi, the election strategy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), stepped down following a crushing defeat in Sunday’s general election. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba accepted his resignation Monday, local media reported.
📉 The LDP and its coalition partner Komeito now hold just 215 seats in parliament’s powerful lower chamber—below the 233-seat majority threshold. The LDP alone lost 56 seats, its worst performance since 2009. Koizumi, once seen as a rising star, said he wanted to “take responsibility” for the setback.
💬 Komeito leader Keiichi Ishii also hinted at resignation, per Fuji News Network. Analysts call the result a political earthquake, raising questions about the coalition’s ability to push policies amid growing voter frustration over inflation and governance.
