Overview
- Three members of the Reform no Kai are set to meet LDP secretary‑general Shunichi Suzuki on Nov. 28 to complete their move into the LDP caucus, which would lift ruling parties to at least 233 seats in the Lower House.
- Fukui Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto acknowledged sending text messages that could be viewed as sexual harassment and announced his resignation, prompting preparations for a likely Jan. 25, 2026 gubernatorial election.
- An appellate court issued a reversal against Shukan Shincho, recognizing defamation of Komeito and former lawmaker Masashi Kumano over a past article alleging harassment and a cover‑up.
- A political group led by LDP lawmaker Koichi Hagiuda will refund a ¥300,000 donation from a company with a national contract received during the 2024 Lower House campaign and amend its report, citing ethical concerns.
- Police arrested a former Toyota Group employee on suspicion of fraud involving suspected inflated invoices, according to reporting on Nov. 28.