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Takaichi Consolidates Power With Lower-House Supermajority, Sets Course for Security and Tax Moves

Fresh polling shows majority approval for the result plus strong cabinet ratings, signaling support for early steps on intelligence, defense and targeted tax relief.

Takaichi’s Coalition Secures Two-Thirds Supermajority in Japan’s Lower House

Japan Votes in Snap Election as Takaichi Seeks Commanding Mandate

Kyodo Poll Puts Japan’s LDP on Course for Lower House Majority in Feb. 8 Vote

Asahi Poll Points to Takaichi’s LDP Landslide in Feb. 8 Snap Election

Japan’s Snap Election Campaign Begins as Takaichi Puts Job on the Line

Japan's Takaichi Dissolves Lower House, Calls Feb. 8 Snap Election

Japan’s December Exports Rise Again as Trade Surplus Shrinks on Import Rebound

LDP–Japan Innovation Party Deal Sets Up Takaichi’s Election as Prime Minister

Ueda Signals Data-Dependent Path as Tariff Risks Cloud BOJ Outlook

Right-Wing Populist Sanseito Strips Ruling Coalition of Upper House Majority

Japan’s LDP-Komeito Coalition Loses Majority in Both Houses

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Poised to Lose Upper House Majority as Far-Right Gains

Japan’s Ruling Coalition Set to Lose Upper House Majority as Far-Right Surges

Gachiakuta Episode 3 Postponed to July 27 for Japan Election Coverage