Japan In Political Crisis As Coalition Collapses

Sanae Takaichi became the leader of Japan's LDP last week (Credit: AFP)

Japan's ruling coalition collapsed Friday as junior partner Komeito quit the alliance, putting in peril Sanae Takaichi's bid to become the country's first woman prime minister.

Takaichi became head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) less than a week ago and had been expected to be approved by parliament as premier this month.