NewsFeedJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition won 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Parliament, its best result ever at the polls. Experts say the decisive victory will pave the way for a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism.Published On 9 Feb 2026
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MON · 2026-02-09 · 16:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0209-14781
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Japanese PM after landslide victory: ‘I do not fear any challenges’
In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition secured a landslide victory in the February 9, 2026, parliamentary election, winning 352 out of 465 seats. This is the coalition's best result to date.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-09 · 16:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition secured a landslide victory in the February 9, 2026, parliamentary election, winning 352 out of 465 seats. This is the coalition's best result to date. The outcome is expected to enable a defense expansion. China has criticized this potential expansion, viewing it as a resurgence of militarism. The election took place to determine the composition of the lower house of Parliament. The victory strengthens Takaichi's position and allows her to pursue her policy agenda.
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China has condemned the defence expansion as a return to militarism.
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The coalition's victory is its best result ever at the polls.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition won 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Parliament.
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The victory will pave the way for a defence expansion.
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