Tokyo (Monitoring Desk): Japan’s Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae Takaichi, has achieved a historic and resounding victory in the general elections.
Preliminary results indicate that the LDP secured a simple majority with 233 seats, and together with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, the government now holds a two-thirds majority, giving Prime Minister Takaichi exceptional legislative leverage.
Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, won public confidence with her platform of economic reforms, tax reductions, and a strong national security stance. Despite harsh winter conditions and snowfall, voter turnout was robust.
Her policy agenda includes suspending sales tax on food, increasing defense spending, and taking a firm security stance against China. US President Donald Trump has expressed support for Takaichi and announced plans to invite her to the White House next month, while China has viewed the victory with concern.
Political analysts say that this strong mandate could lead to swift decisions in Japan’s defense and foreign policy, potentially having significant implications for the region.
