Officials confirm media reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon Ishin Officials confirm media reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon Ishin Sanae Takaichi has moved a step closer to becoming Japan’s first female prime minister , after her party reportedly agreed to form a new coalition with a minor party. Officials on Monday confirmed media reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party (LDP) would