The LDP-Komeito coalition government, which has lasted for 26 years, is facing a time of change. The election of Takaichi Sanae as the new president of the LDP has triggered this, and it looks like it will become a political turmoil in the truest sense of the word. Japanese politics will likely experience bitter chaos in the future until a new wind blows. Personally, I believe this chaos will continue for several years. We have no choice but to overcome it, telling ourselves that this is inevitable chaos in order to shed our skin and emerge fresh. I hope that Takaichi will be proactive and bold in blazing a new trail as Japan’s first female prime minister. (Kei)

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