The Economist

Will Takaichi Sanae’s election gamble pay off?

Ms Takaichi, a hawkish conservative, took office in October after winning an internal contest to lead the ruling Liberal ...
The Japan Times

DPP vows to boost take-home pay in election pledges

While listing measures to alleviate the financial burdens on taxpayers, the opposition party also pledged not to raise taxes for the time being.
The Japan Times

DPP may not approve fiscal 2026 budget if there's a snap election, Tamaki says

An early dissolution of the Lower House would violate an agreement between the Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition ...

DPP’s Tamaki: Budget support 'fluid' if snap election called

The opposition Democratic Party for the People may pull its support and oppose the new fiscal year's budget if Prime Minister ...
Devdiscourse

Japan's DPP Unveils Bold Strategy with Education Bonds

Japan's Democratic Party for the People plans a campaign platform proposing 5 trillion yen in education bonds annually. The draft suggests lowering consumption taxes temporarily and using reserves to ...

Japan may face its own 'fiscal cliff' if Takaichi calls early election

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Japan may face its own version of the U.S. "fiscal cliff" if Prime Minister Sanae ...