Japan's growing opposition party reappoints leader as support expands

The Japan Innovation Party reappointed House of Representatives lawmaker Nobuyuki Baba as its leader on Sunday, as it accelerates efforts to become the country's biggest opposition force following its success in a series of local elections in April.At its extraordinary convention in Osaka, where the party has a strong foothold, Baba said, "Our next goal is to secure the position of the largest opposition party in the upcoming lower house election. It will be an extremely challenging uphill battle."Known for its hawkish views on foreign policy, the party is aligned with the Liberal Democrati…READ FULL ARTICLE