Following the ruling coalition's victory in the February 2026 general election, Prime Minister Takaichi's administration has been significantly strengthened. As Japan's first female Prime Minister, ...

The general elections held in Japan on February 8, 2026, returned the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with a commanding majority in the parliament. The result marks a significant moment in ...

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured victory in Sunday’s general election, winning more than two-thirds of the seats in the lower house of parliament and ensuring that far-right Prime ...

New Delhi: Japan’s snap general election held on February 8, 20206, has delivered a decisive victory to the ruling party led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. A clear consolidation of power and for ...

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...

It was a risky gamble to call a snap election – her career was on the line. But now Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is basking in the strongest majority for a Japanese government in more than 70 years. Here’s ...

Just before Japan’s recent general elections, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) joined the national government for the first time. At the election, the JIP won a solid but underwhelming 36 seats. The ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. Japan's bond market is back under scrutiny after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory pushed ...

March 29 (Asia Today) --China intensified an online influence campaign targeting Japan during the country's February general election, sharply increasing English-language messaging aimed at shaping ...