It certainly looks that way
Have you seen this?
https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d01000/demise-of-factions-boosts-prime-minister-kishida%E2%80%99s-prospects-clouds-ldp-outlook.html
Have you seen this?
https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d01000/demise-of-factions-boosts-prime-minister-kishida%E2%80%99s-prospects-clouds-ldp-outlook.html