Japan's 2026 Election Results : Conservatives Wipe out the Left

Japan's Having a Referendum?

Japan could soon be having a referendum on allowing the country to have a military, what are the pros and cons of the change and could this help or hurt Sanae Takaichi?

Japan Wins in America, Loses in North Korea

Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, can boast a diplomatic win after a successful meeting with Donald Trump. Her efforts with North Korea were less successful, what went wrong?

What Does War in Iran Mean for Japan?

What could this developing conflict mean for Japan? Looking at how the military, economy, energy and politics of Japan could all be shaped by this war.

Japan's 2026 Election Results : Conservatives Wipe out the Left

Japan's conservative Leader, Sanae Takaichi, has won a super majority! How did she win her vindicating 316 seat victory? Why did Japan's centre and left perform so badly?

Japan's 2026 Election - Preview

Japan's Leader, Sanae Takaichi, has called a snap election, but can she win it? Why is Japan having another election? What are the key issues? Plus, how each party could fare in 2026.