For traditional opposition parties, the results of Sunday's election were a doomsday signal. For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, it was an invitation to lead Japan as she sees fit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/09/japan/takaichi-victory-takeaways/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #ldp #2026lowerhouseelection