The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) is one of Japan’s main opposition parties. It positions itself as a center-left political force advocating for constitutionalism, civil liberties, and social welfare.

In the 2025 House of Councillors (upper house) election, the CDP maintained its seat count, reflecting its stable role in Japan’s fragmented political landscape where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition lost its majority.

CDP leaders regularly issue statements on domestic and international issues, including peace, diplomacy, and social policy, underscoring the party’s commitment to pacifism and cooperative global relations.

Nobuo Inaba — NHK Chairman / President

Nobuo Inaba serves as the president (chairman) of NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai), Japan’s public broadcasting corporation, a role he has held during a period of major organizational change. NHK is a statutory public broadcaster funded through viewer license fees and operates television, radio, and international services.

Inaba, a former Bank of Japan executive, was brought in to lead NHK with a focus on strengthening its public service mission, expanding digital services, and navigating the challenges of evolving media consumption.

During his tenure, NHK marked its 100th anniversary and emphasized accurate, reliable information delivery amid the modern media landscape.

NHK Leadership Transition
NHK’s Board of Governors recently announced that Tatsuhiko Inoue will succeed Inaba as president starting January 25, 2026, marking a notable internal leadership shift after several presidents were appointed from outside the corporation.