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Liberal Democratic Party

After Landslide, Takaichi Moves to Fast-Track Budget as Diet Convenes Feb. 18

She seeks early passage of the 2026 budget to convert her lower-house supermajority into legislative momentum.

Japan Votes in Snap Election as Takaichi Seeks Commanding Mandate

Japan's Takaichi Dissolves Lower House, Calls Feb. 8 Snap Election

Takaichi Calls Feb. 8 Snap Election, Will Dissolve Japan's Lower House on Friday

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s First Female Prime Minister in Parliamentary Vote

Takaichi Wins LDP Leadership as Coalition Strains, Poised to Be Japan’s First Woman PM

Sanae Takaichi Wins LDP Leadership, Poised to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister