Japan’s Takaichi won the election, but at what cost to the LDP?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Maria SiowFebruary 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led coalition, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, won a significant victory in Sunday's general election, securing a supermajority in the House of Representatives. Takaichi campaigned on a hardline conservative platform, appealing to voters concerned about economic issues and regional tensions. However, analysts, such as political scientist Masato Kamikubo, suggest that this embrace of conservative policies could narrow the LDP's support base. The concern is that the LDP risks alienating more diverse segments of society by opposing issues like same-sex marriage and separate surnames for married couples, potentially weakening the party's long-term dominance.

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Ritsumeikan University 30% NHK 30% House of Representatives 40% Masato Kamikubo ×250% Japan 70% Liberal Democratic Party ×485% Sanae Takaichi ×290%

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liberal democratic party 90% takaichi 90% election 90% conservative agenda 80% japan 80% socially conservative 70% nationalist 70% political diversity 60% political stability 60% ruling coalition 50%

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