Overview
- Official tallies reported by ANSA show the Liberal Democratic Party winning 315 of 465 seats, surpassing the 310-seat threshold for a two‑thirds supermajority.
- The Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) edged up to roughly 36 seats, but the LDP’s size now lets Takaichi advance legislation without relying on partners for lower‑house overrides.
- The centrist Reform Alliance of the Constitutional Democrats and Komeito collapsed to 49 seats as co-leaders Yoshihiko Noda and Tetsuo Saito weighed resigning.
- Turnout rose to 56.26% despite widespread snowfall, and Takaichi pledged to make Japan “stronger and more prosperous” with a fiscally “responsible but aggressive” program and stronger defense.
- Global reaction split quickly as U.S. President Donald Trump offered congratulations while China’s foreign ministry warned of a “resolute” response to any reckless moves by Tokyo.