Understanding Takaichi’s fiscal philosophy

Takaichi is prepared to change budgeting and reduce the power of the finance ministry
Reading between the lines of the first US-Japan investments

Japan confirms first US investments in bilateral framework
Takaichi restructures the political landscape

Takaichi leads LDP to its largest-ever majority in the lower house
What to watch for on election day (beyond the size of the LDP victory)

LDP remains on track for a significant victory
Japan Election | Looking to Sunday and beyond

LDP could win in an enormous landslide
Forecasts point to major victory for Takaichi and LDP

LDP could retake a majority in the House of Representatives
Campaign begins in two-front battle for Takaichi’s future

Beginning of Japan 2026 general election coverage
Tobias Harris: Japan Election Polls | US-Iran-Israel

Forget the kabuki theatre between the U.S., Iran, and Israel
Five uncertainties as lower house dissolved

Takaichi and LDP projecting confidence – the latter raised its victory line to an absolute majority of its own
As Ueda stalls, MOF grabs the spotlight

BoJ overshadowed by signs of intervention by Japanese and US authorities