When the 2006 ordinary Diet session kicks off Friday, the Liberal Democratic Party-New Komeito ruling alliance will face several battles to reach its goals -- from within the coalition.
Despite their landslide victory in the Sept. 11 general election, which gave the bloc two-thirds of the 480 seats in the House of Representatives, the public is still promised an eventful session, according to political insiders.
The problems stem from contentious bills the ruling coalition is preparing to submit during the session.