The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan achieved a historic victory by securing 316 seats in the lower house of parliament, enabling it to make decisions without coalition support.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan achieved a historic victory by securing 316 seats in the lower house of parliament, enabling it to make decisions without coalition support.

@rybar 08 Feb 2026, 17:53

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaiti, is projected to secure a majority in the snap elections, with at least 243 seats in parliament, according to Kyodo News.

@meduzalive 08 Feb 2026, 17:26

Early parliamentary elections are taking place in Japan, where, according to polls, the coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takahichi is expected to win.

@meduzalive 08 Feb 2026, 09:50