Will Takaichi invoke 60-day rule to pass controversial bills? ^34.8%

The Japan Times - By Eric Johnston - 6/30/2026, 7:21 AM

Biased Writer Voice 47.6% - Unattributed Quote 34.7% - Confirmation Bias 32%

With less than three weeks until the current session of parliament is slated to finish, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government faces the question of whether to extend it for 60 days in order to debate controversial bills her ruling coalition wants passed before the autumn session begins. The Liberal Democratic Party and Japan... more