In an unexpected move, a politician from 'High City' (Takakichi) appears to have extended an invitation to the Restoration or 'Ishin' party under the current coalition government. The specifics of this invitation or the party's response are not known at this point. It is believed this may potentially shift the political landscape in Japan, though the impact and responses from other political parties remain to be seen.
In Japan, the political scene is normally dominated by one or two major parties, with coalition governments less common than in some Western countries. Therefore, a potential entrance of a third party into a coalition government could be seen as a major shift in the political landscape. Inclusive governance and multi-party representation are values seen favorably by many in the society.
In the US, most government positions are dominated by two parties - Republicans and Democrats, whereas in many EU nations, coalition governments with 3 or more parties involved are more common. A move like this in the US would be quite unexpected, while in the EU, this could be seen as normal political maneuvering.