Lower House Election
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ElectionsAI-Doctored Video of Campaign Broadcast Goes Viral; Expert Warns of Possible Distortion to Election
A doctored version of a “campaign broadcast” by the Centrist Reform Alliance for the Feb. 8 House...
February 2, 2026
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General NewsRising Prices in Japan Squeeze Household Finances; Major Parties Pledge to Lower Consumption Tax in Election Campaigns
All the major parties are vowing to lower the consumption tax rate in their campaigns for the Hou...
February 1, 2026
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Jiji PressTakaichi Cancels TV Debate Due to Hand Injury
TOKYO (Jiji Press) —Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi canceled her appearance in a television debate ...
February 1, 2026
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ElectionsPM Takaichi Leans Toward Cutting Consumption Tax on Food; LDP Members Cautious About Going Through with Tax Cut
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and other major parties have been proposing consumption tax c...
January 31, 2026
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ElectionsMisleading AI Videos Mimic Japanese News Programs Ahead of Lower House Election
Fake news coverage, fake information programs and fake interview videos about election issues and...
January 31, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s Consumption Tax Cut Pledges Spark Concerns in Restaurant Industry
Concerns have been mounting in the restaurant industry over the proposed reduction to the consump...
January 30, 2026
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ElectionsJapan’s LDP Warns Against Slacking During Lower House Campaign After Yomiuri Poll Suggests Single-Party Majority
The Liberal Democratic Party issued an emergency notice to members on Thursday aimed at closing r...
January 30, 2026
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ElectionsYomiuri Survey: Japan’s LDP Likely to See Big Gains in Proportional Representation Segment in Lower House Election
The Liberal Democratic Party is likely to see significant gains in the proportional representatio...
January 29, 2026
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ElectionsPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Popularity Fills LDP Sails; Opposition Centrist Reform Alliance Struggles to Gain Support
The high approval ratings for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet appear to be giving the Lib...
January 29, 2026
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ElectionsSurvey: LDP Majority Appears Within Reach in Lower House Election
The Liberal Democratic Party appears to be within reach of a single-party majority in the Feb. 8 ...
January 29, 2026
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ElectionsAnalysis of Election-Related X Posts Finds Users Have Highest Interest in ‘Consumption Tax,’ ‘Rising Prices’
Social media interest regarding the policies and pledges for the House of Representatives electio...
January 29, 2026
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ElectionsCrowded Races Expected in Japan’s Lower House Poll as Parties Shift from Coordination to Fielding Own Candidates
Official campaigning for the House of Representatives election kicked off Tuesday, with both ruli...
January 29, 2026
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ElectionsPolitical Parties Take Varied Approaches to Constituency Race Lists; Allotment of Favorable Positions Reflects Internal, External Concerns
As February’s House of Representatives election approaches, one way in which Japan’s political pa...
January 28, 2026
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ElectionsEarly Voting in Japan Election Begins; People Head to Polling Stations ‘Empty Handed’ as Local Govts Rush to Get Ready
Some local governments are informing voters that want to cast their ballots for the House of Repr...
January 28, 2026
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ElectionsKeidanren Chairman Calls for Clarification of Alternative Social Security Funding Sources for Consumption Tax Cuts
The chair of Keidanren (the Japan Business Federation), Yoshinobu Tsutsui, on Tuesday urged Japan...
January 28, 2026
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LDP Wins Historic Landslide Victory
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LDP Wins Landslide Victory, Secures Single-party Majority; Ruling Coalition with JIP Poised to Secure Over 300 seats (UPDATE 1)
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CRA Leadership Election Will Center on Party Rebuilding; Lower House Defeat Leaves Divisions among Former CDPJ, Komeito Members
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Rising Prices in Japan Squeeze Household Finances; Major Parties Pledge to Lower Consumption Tax in Election Campaigns
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Survey Shows False Election Info Perceived as True