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After Landslide, Takaichi Moves to Fast-Track Budget as Diet Convenes Feb. 18

She seeks early passage of the 2026 budget to convert her lower-house supermajority into legislative momentum.

Japan Heads to Snap Vote as Takaichi’s LDP Poised for Commanding Win

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

Yomiuri Poll Puts LDP Near Single-Party Majority as CRA Stalls

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

Takaichi Dissolves Japan’s Parliament for Feb. 8 Snap Election

Takaichi Dissolves Japan’s Lower House to Hold Feb. 8 Snap Election

Takaichi Poised to Dissolve Japan’s Lower House Next Week, Setting Up February Snap Election

Reports: Takaichi to Dissolve Japan’s Lower House Jan. 23, Paving Way for Feb. 8 Snap Vote

Takaichi Signals Imminent Lower House Dissolution Ahead of February Election

Takaichi to Dissolve Japan’s Lower House on Jan. 23, Paving the Way for Snap Elections

Takaichi Weighs February Snap Election as Coalition Partner Hints at Imminent Call

Takaichi Tightens Grip as LDP Unites Behind Record 2026 Budget

At 70, LDP Faces Rebuilding Test as Takaichi’s Support Outpaces Her Party

Parliament Elects Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

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

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

Takaichi Nears Premiership as Ishin Ends Opposition Talks and PM Vote Set for Oct. 21

LDP Opens Coalition Talks With Japan Innovation Party as Prime Minister Vote Nears

Opposition Leaders Press Unity Talks Before Oct. 21 Prime Minister Vote