"Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner could secure as many as 366 of the 465 seats in the lower house, according to public broadcaster NHK. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan's lower house of parliament, well above the 233 needed for a majority, according to exit polls published by public broadcaster NHK. Together with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) could secure as many as 366 of the 465 seats in the more-powerful lower house in Sunday's election, according to NHK."
"We have consistently stressed the importance of responsible and proactive fiscal policy, Takaichi told reporters after media projections showed her party triumphing in the snap lower house election. We will prioritise the sustainability of fiscal policy. We will ensure necessary investments. A voter casts her ballot at the polls on February 8, 2026 in Osaka, Japan [Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images] While Takaichi is hugely popular, the ruling LDP, which has governed Japan for most of the last seven decades, has struggled due to funding and religious scandals. The PM called Sunday's snap elections only after three months, in hopes of turning the party's political fortunes."
Exit polls show Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party may win 274–328 of 465 lower-house seats, exceeding the 233-seat majority threshold. Together with the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) the coalition could hold up to 366 seats. Takaichi pledged responsible, proactive fiscal policy, prioritising sustainability and necessary investments. The ruling party has faced funding and religious scandals and called a snap election after three months to revive its fortunes. Takaichi's promise to suspend the eight percent sales tax on food raised investor concern about funding amid Japan's heavy public debt. Voters turned out despite record snowfall.
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