Japan: PM Takaichi's LDP secures landslide win in general polls with two
Published on: Feb. 9, 2026, 2 a.m. | Source: The Tribune
The landslide result marks a sharp increase from the party's pre-election strength of 198 seats and was widely attributed to Takaichi's personal popularity. The LDP and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), will together command a dominant presence in the chamber, reinforcing Takaichi's position after she took office in October.
