Japan election landslide clears path for Takaichi to deliver tax cuts

By Leika Kihara and John Geddie TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to be pressed on her promised tax cuts and spending plans on Monday after a historic election win was seen heightening the chances of her delivering on stimulus measures that have rattled financial markets.

Japan’s Leader Wins in a Landslide, Clearing Way for Hard-Line Agenda

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a sweeping mandate from voters for her economic agenda and tough stances on immigration and China.
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How Japan’s prime minister will use her massive new mandate

T AKAICHI SANAE gambled her position as Japan’s prime minister by calling a snap election. Her bet has paid off. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) triumphed on February

Japan’s Takaichi Scores Historic Landslide in Snap Election Gamble

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's snap election paid off, with her Liberal Democratic Party securing a two-thirds majority in the parliament.

Japan's election puts its massive bond market back in the spotlight

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's call for a snap election had rattled markets and triggered a sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds.

Heavy Snow Disrupts Japan Election, Forcing Polling Stations to Close Early

The government said that about 40 percent of all polling stations closed earlier than planned because of heavy snow on Sunday.

Japan election result LIVE: US hails Takaichi's ‘impressive win', LDP marks gains with board of roses

In Japan, it is customary to mark a candidate's win with a paper flower. When a candidate is officially declared the winner, a red paper rose is placed on that row in the board. Keep checking for late