On Wednesday, the lower house of the Japanese parliament officially elected Sanae Takaičiová as Prime Minister, as expected, following the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) significant victory in the recent snap elections. Takaičiová’s administration now enjoys a two-thirds majority with 316 seats in the 465-member chamber, which marks a historic moment as it is the first time a single party has achieved such a majority in post-war Japan. The news was reported by the Kyodo news agency as she prepares to announce her new cabinet later in the day.

As the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in Japan, Takaičiová aims to bolster the country’s military capabilities, a move that has drawn criticism from China. Additionally, she has pledged to revitalize Japan's economy, which has been experiencing long-term challenges. The LDP previously held a coalition government with the Innovation Party of Japan (JIP), which secured 36 seats, contributing to the LDP's new dominant position.

The implications of Takaičiová's leadership and her party's robust majority could lead to significant shifts in Japan's domestic and foreign policies, particularly in terms of military and economic strategies. Her administration's approach will likely be closely watched by neighboring countries and international observers as she undertakes to navigate Japan through its pressing economic issues while boosting its defense posture amid regional tensions.