TOKYO -- Although the quarter-century-old ruling coalition between Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito is on shaky ground, actually parting ways will be difficult, as both sides stand to lose the electoral benefits the arrangement provides.
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Japan's LDP could lose 20% of single-member seats without Komeito
Estimate shows both parties will suffer in lower house election if coalition breaks down
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, led by Sanae Takaichi, left, and Komeito, led by Tetsuo Saito, right, are discussing whether to maintain their coalition. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)
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