Core Viewpoint - The election of Sanna Takashi as Japan's first female Prime Minister highlights the challenges and risks associated with the new "outside cabinet cooperation" model between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) [1][3] Election Challenges - Sanna Takashi secured 237 votes in the House of Representatives, surpassing the majority, but only received 123 votes in the House of Councillors, necessitating a second round of voting, indicating a lack of support from over half of the councillors for the new government's policies [1][2] Risks of "Outside Cabinet Cooperation" - The cooperation between LDP and JIP is characterized as a loose "outside cabinet cooperation," where JIP members do not join the cabinet but support LDP in policy and parliamentary operations [3] - JIP's demand for a reduction of approximately 10% in the number of seats in the House of Representatives and the establishment of a consultation mechanism regarding political donations reflects their strategy to maintain distance from LDP [3] Concerns Over Stability - The partnership is perceived as a temporary alliance lacking stability, with JIP's declining influence and internal issues raising concerns about the longevity of the cooperation [4] - The combined seats of LDP and JIP in both houses do not exceed half, leading to uncertainties in policy implementation [4] Internal Discontent and Criticism - Discontent within LDP regarding the cooperation has emerged, with members questioning the lack of thorough discussions on policies agreed upon with JIP [5] - Other opposition parties criticize the cooperation, noting that key policies proposed by JIP have been significantly weakened or postponed in the cooperation agreement [5]