Lawmakers have reached a decision regarding the future of Japan's main opposition party. A plan has been agreed upon, which involves the party splitting. Details of this plan are available from the source.
The party in question is the Centrist Reform Alliance. Most of its members will be affected by the split.
Further information about the split and its implications can be found in the original report, which provides more context about the decision and its potential consequences.
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