In the aftermath of an electoral defeat, centrist politician Akio Fukuda and several associates are reportedly preparing to leave their current party. No. official statements have been released yet, signifying this to be a developing story. The motivation behind their exit and their future political direction has become the subject of widespread speculation.

In Japan, party loyalty is perceived as crucial, and departures can be seen as betrayals, potentially damaging politicians' reputations. However, any such moves also reflect dissatisfaction and disagreements within the party, which is a matter of public interest.

In the US or EU, parties tend to be more ideologically broad, and dissatisfied politicians are likelier to form internal factions rather than leaving the party. Children are less tied to their parents' political choices, and politics are less collegial and more adversarial.