Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seeking to leverage her popularity to help her party win Sunday’s snap election as she pushes her right-wing agenda to boost her country's economy and military capabilities in the face growing tensions with China and an unpredictable Washington.

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is one of the democratic world's most successful electoral machines, governing for all but four years since its founding seven decades ago. AFP looks at the history of the LDP,

Japan goes to the polls again on Feb. 8, the second snap election in a row for Japan. Incumbent Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, in power for just over 100 days, hopes to build on her personal popularity in order to buoy her unpopular party,

Japan’s age‑old frustration with money in politics and the broader push for political reform offer important insights into the issues informing the country’s 2026 election.

Japan election explained: Polls predict landslide victory for PM Takaichi’s party in Sunday’s vote - Sanae Takaichi is betting on her high approval ratings to secure a clearer mandate. If she wins, Japan’s first female prime minister will reshape politics,

A landslide win for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) at Sunday's election may be the best outcome for bonds and the yen, analysts say, even as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending pledges have repeatedly rocked markets.

Does the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) really believe its political slush fund scandal is now a thing of the past? That is the message implied･･･

JGBs fell in price terms in early Tokyo trade amid prospects that Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party may win more seats in the Lower-House election to be held on Feb. 8