The article highlights the political landscape in Japan following the recent House of Representatives election, where the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, achieved a historic supermajority. While Takaichi's leadership has strengthened significantly, establishing a so-called 'Takaichi Strong' political environment, the piece emphasizes that such dominance is not without its peril. It outlines four risks that could destabilize the administration despite its outward strength, suggesting that the apparent stability might lead to unforeseen challenges ahead.

The first risk identified is the potential shift towards 'court politics' within the Prime Minister's Office (Kantei). Takaichi has crafted an image of a vibrant and proactive leader; however, she is described as somewhat solitary and tends to consult only a limited circle of close advisors before making significant decisions. This could result in a lack of diverse perspectives informing her decisions, which, coupled with her recent secretive handling of party matters, might blind the administration to critical dissenting information. If this trend continues, it may lead to miscalculations in policy and political strategy due to diminished insights from broader party leadership.

The article suggests that Takaichi's inclination towards private decision-making could solidify if recent successful outcomes lead to a model of governance that excludes wider consultation. Consequently, the article raises concerns that essential economic measures and responses to rising prices (the second risk mentioned) might become misaligned with the realities faced by ordinary citizens, further exacerbating tensions within the government. Overall, the article calls for a reevaluation of the decision-making processes within the Takaichi administration to mitigate these identified risks.