Finally: The Buddhists Say Sayonara to Nationalism and Corruption: Kudos to the Buddhists

Mr Saito, head of long-time LDP junior partner Komeito (lay Buddhist Sokka Gakkai- backed) has announced it will end its 26-year collaboration with its corrupt partner over the latter's failure to tackle- what else- campaign finance corruption. Additional impetus for Komeito's decision was Takaichi's anti-foreigner rhetoric. Oh, have I mentioned toxic faction boss amd former PM Aso? Ironically, that reptile and his protege/ minion Takaichi could end up relegating the LDP to also-ran status A rare instance of a politician and party putting values/ principles before cynical party politics. Truly astonishing. Saito Tetsuo-sama and Komeito- arigato.