Research Director Sota Kato suggests that the optimal strategy for the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) would be to expand its coalition to secure a parliamentary majority. If the LDP remains a minority government, it will need to cooperate with other opposition parties on individual policy issues.

"Ishiba’s resignation plunges Japanese politics into fresh uncertainty", The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/ishibas-resignation-plunges-japanese-politics-into-fresh-uncertainty

Profile of Research Director Sota Kato
https://www.tkfd.or.jp/en/experts/detail.php?id=29