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Takaichi Sets Drive to Rewrite Japan’s Postwar Constitution

A lower-house supermajority gives the ruling party room to propose changes that would still need a national referendum.

Japan’s Takaichi Dissolves Lower House, Sets Feb. 8 Snap Election

Takaichi Weighs February Snap Election as Tokyo Prepares for Possible Dissolution

Noda Eyes No-Confidence Bid as LDP Seeks DPFP to Broaden Ruling Coalition

Takaichi’s Support Stays High as China Tensions Persist, Nuclear Debate Reopens

LDP, JIP Agree on Lower House Seat‑Cut Bill With Automatic 10% Trigger

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister After LDP–Ishin Pact

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister After Lower-House Vote

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s First Female Prime Minister in Parliamentary Vote

LDP–Japan Innovation Party Policy Deal Puts Takaichi on Track for Tuesday PM Vote

JIP Rules Out Backing CDPJ in Prime Minister Vote as LDP Courts Support

Ishiba Confronts Rising Calls to Quit Following Senate Loss

Ishiba’s Coalition Loses Upper House Majority, Governs as Minority in Both Chambers

Japan's PM Ishiba Faces Challenges with Trump Presidency and Domestic Instability