New Opposition 'Minshinto' Party Formed Between DPJ And JIP

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Workers prepare to replace the sign board to the Minshinto (Democratic Party) from the Minshuto (Democraty Party of Japan) on March 27, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. With the official merging of the Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Innovation Party, the newest, largest opposition party could turn its focus on taking power from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. During the party convention, Minshinto approved its platform. The first chapter clearly states that it will defend constitutionalism. The description apparently reflects the assertions of the former DPJ and JIP that the LDP-backed national security legislation, which takes effect March 29, violates the Constitution and runs counter to constitutionalism. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)