PROFILE: Japan's Takaichi party projected to secure lower house majority - NHK reports

Record ID: 2340214

  • Title: PROFILE: Japan's Takaichi party projected to secure lower house majority - NHK reports
  • Date: 4th October 2025
  • Summary: During a debate between the leaders of seven Japanese political parties, Takaichi faced questions on the impact of her LDP's proposed two-year hiatus on an 8 per cent sales tax on food and beverages, after concerns over funding the proposed policy jolted bond markets last week. TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE - JANUARY 26, 2026) (FOREIGN POOL) ***WARNING: CONTAINS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY***
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  • Keywords: Japan Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi election government politician
  • Location: TOKYO, NARA, YOKOSUKA, JAPAN
  • City: TOKYO, NARA, YOKOSUKA, JAPAN
  • Country: Japan
  • Topics: Asia / Pacific,Government/Politics,Elections/Voting
  • Reuters ID: LVA00I491126092023RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is set to secure a big majority in Japan's lower house in an election on Sunday (08 February), public broadcaster NHK forecast, based on exit polls.
    Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in the chamber, well above the 233 needed for a majority, according to NHK.
    Japan's first female prime minister, 64, called the rare winter snap election to capitalise on her buoyant personal approval ratings since she was elevated to lead the ruling LDP late last year.
    Voters have been drawn to her straight-talking, hardworking image, but her nationalistic leanings and emphasis on security have strained ties with powerful neighbour China, while her promises of tax cuts have rattled financial markets
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