Overview
- Japan’s Interior Ministry confirmed the LDP won 315 of 465 seats, with the ruling bloc totaling 351 alongside Ishin.
- The mandate clears the way for hefty fiscal measures, including a pledged stimulus and exempting food from the consumption tax, as markets rally on growth hopes despite debt concerns.
- Takaichi signals tougher defense policy and potential constitutional change after earlier Taiwan remarks heightened tensions with China.
- President Donald Trump congratulated her and is set to host her at the White House on March 19.
- The opposition alliance collapsed to 49 seats as the anti‑immigration Sanseito climbed to 15, and the number of women lawmakers fell to 68.