The major parties in Japan have reached an agreement surrounding the establishment of a new political entity. The unique aspect of the agreement is that the Komeito party, part of the coalition, will not field candidates in the small electoral districts for the upcoming elections. This significant political maneuver has the potential to shift the balance of power in the Japanese political landscape.

In Japan's political scene, fielding candidates in small electoral districts often influences how much sway a party holds within the government. The Komeito party's decision to refrain from doing so signifies potentially major changes in the strategies of the coalition parties and demonstrates a new collaboration. This move has attracted substantial attention from the public and media, given the major implications for the country's political future.

In contrast with the US or EU, where most political parties operate independently and compete against each other in all regions, Japan has a history of coalition governments and strategic alliances between parties. The recent development can be compared to a US party choosing not to run candidates in certain states to increase their coalition partner's chances for gaining majority control.