According to forecasts, the ruling party around Takaichi is clearly ahead
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Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on February 5thReuters
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had planned for her party to receive an absolute majority of votes. According to initial forecasts, their plan is working.
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
