Japan ruling party wins historic supermajority in lower house election
By Jeyup S Kwaak ( February 9, 2026, 02:49 GMT | Insight) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led her party to a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, securing more than two-thirds of the lower house. The resounding success will likely bring a sense of stability to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which in recent years saw a popularity dip and frequent leadership changes amid corruption scandals.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led her party to a landslide victory in Sunday’s general election, securing more than two-thirds of the lower house. The resounding success will likely bring some sense of stability to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which in recent years saw a popularity dip and frequent leadership changes amid corruption scandals....
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