The recent electoral results in Japan shown that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister S. Takaichi, achieved a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives, which is the best result in the party's history. This victory allows Takaichi to make a substantial impact over her four-year term in a country with a population of 123 million inhabitants. The success is especially remarkable, considering that the party had previously held only 198 seats in the 465-member lower house of Parliament.

In addition to the LDP's success, the coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), won 36 seats, solidifying the governing bloc with a total of 351 lawmakers. The Sanseito party, which has taken a strict stance against immigration, also increased its number of seats from two to a notable fifteen. The two-thirds majority is crucial as it enables the government to override decisions made by the upper house, where the coalition holds a minority. This newfound power also positions Takaichi to pursue the complex task of amending the constitution, a move she has expressed interest in.

Despite being Japan's first female prime minister, Takaichi, at 64 years old, appears to distance her leadership from gender considerations in the male-dominated political landscape of Japan. Her focus seems to be more on her policies and governance rather than her gender, emphasizing her roles and intentions as a leader rather than as a trailblazer for women in politics. The implications of this election may lead to significant shifts in Japan's policy landscape, especially concerning constitutional amendments and governance strategy in the coming years.