Japan’s parliament effectively closed its session on the evening of the 24th, following the enactment of legislation related to a “secondary capital” plan. The final days of the session were marked by heightened opposition between ruling and opposition parties, leading to stalled deliberations. Despite the ruling party holding a majority in the House of Representatives, it lacks a majority in the House of Councillors, creating difficulty in reaching agreements. This dynamic resulted in a challenging environment for consensus-building throughout the session. The ability to forge compromises will remain a key issue for the next parliamentary session. The successful passage of the “secondary capital” legislation offered a late win, but broader political divides persist. The lack of a firm majority in the upper house foreshadows continued legislative hurdles.