Takaichi may make changes to constitution after landslide
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
TOKYO, Feb 09 (AFP): Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the public saw an "urgent need" for major reform after a historic election landslide, pledging to boost the country's defences in order to protect its territory.
Sunday's snap vote saw Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) win a two-thirds majority in the lower house for the first time in its history, capitalising on her strong popularity since taking office in October.
The gamble paid off, with the LDP winning around 316 of the 465 seats contested, according to Japanese media.