After 11 years, internet begins to dominate Japan’s elections

And as two local elections showed this year, voters, particularly younger ones, are relying more on social media than ...
MarketWatch

‘Sell America’ fears drag dollar toward 4-year low on Japan election, China report

A widely followed gauge of the U.S. dollar fell toward one of its lowest levels in four years on Monday as investors weighed Japan’s parliamentary election results and China’s efforts to move away ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s Election Results: Takeaways for Takaichi

Takaichi Sanae speaking at the LDP presidential election, where she was elected leader of the party in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 4, 2025. Credit: Liberal Democratic Party The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo ...
The Diplomat

The Untold Story of Japan’s Election: The Quiet Breakthrough of Team Mirai

The newly-elected lawmakers from Team Mirai pose for a photo before attending their first session of the Japanese Diet, Feb. 18, 2026. Credit: Facebook/ Team Mirai The February 2026 lower house ...