Ministers were divided Friday on whether the Democratic Party of Japan should form a grand coalition government with the Liberal Democratic Party to address the March 11 earthquake-tsunami disaster and nuclear crisis.
The LDP, which initially rejected the idea after being sounded out by the DPJ shortly after the quake, is now reconsidering, party members said.
Farm minister Michihiko Kano expressed support for the idea, telling reporters he personally believes such a government can be tolerated in light of the critical situation facing the nation.