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Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

 Published: 12:09, 2 February 2026

Japan PM Takaichi's party poised for landslide victory, poll shows

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper showed, heightening the chance the country will continue to pursue big spending and tax cuts.

A strong showing in Sunday's election would solidify Takaichi's grip on her party and give her a mandate for her expansionary fiscal policy, which could heighten concerns about Japan's finances and push bond yields higher.
 

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