Sanae Takaichi’s party leads in Japan elections.

Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party is projected to win 274 to 328 seats in Japan’s lower house, with a potential total of 366 seats with coalition partner Japan Innovation Party. Takaichi emphasized responsible fiscal policy and plans to suspend the sales tax on food. Despite concerns about funding, Takaichi’s popularity and potential majority give her the ability to pass legislation, potentially changing Japan’s pacifist image and impacting relations with China.

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