Core Viewpoint - The exit of Komeito from the coalition government with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has created uncertainty regarding the nomination of LDP President Sanae Takaichi as Prime Minister, as the LDP lacks a majority in the House of Representatives even with potential allies [1][5]. Group 1 - The LDP holds 196 seats in the House of Representatives, while the largest opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party, has 148 seats, making it impossible for Takaichi to secure a majority vote solely from the LDP [5]. - Takaichi is actively seeking support from other parties to secure her nomination as Prime Minister, emphasizing her efforts before the upcoming parliamentary session [3][4]. - The National Democratic Party, despite being a potential ally, has expressed a hardening stance following Komeito's exit, indicating that joining the coalition may not be meaningful without Komeito [5][8]. Group 2 - The LDP's previous leadership had been in contact with the Japan Innovation Party regarding potential coalition discussions, but the exit of Komeito has complicated these dynamics [7]. - If the opposition parties unite, they could potentially nominate a candidate who could surpass Takaichi's vote count in the Prime Minister nomination [8]. - Komeito has stated that it will vote for its own candidate in the first round of voting, indicating a lack of support for the opposition in a potential runoff [8].