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Japan approves 8.56 trillion yen stopgap budget for fiscal 2026 amid upper house delays
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The Japanese government approved an 8.56 trillion yen stopgap budget on March 27 to fund operations for the first 11 days of fiscal 2026 starting April 1, due to stalled upper house deliberations on the main 122.31 trillion yen budget passed by the lower house earlier this month. This is the first such provisional measure in 11 years, backed by ruling and main opposition parties, and expected to pass parliament on March 30.
The Liberal Democratic Party is considering a proposal to automatically reduce the number of Lower House seats by 45.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday signaled her intention to pursue a revision of the constitution, stressing that the postwar supreme law should be periodically updated in accordance with the demands of the times. In a video message to revision proponents on Constitution Memorial Day, she vowed to explain potential amendments to the public and advance Diet discussions with other parties' cooperation. Meanwhile, rallies calling to keep the constitution intact were held nationwide.
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a historic landslide in the February 8, 2026, lower house election, securing a two-thirds supermajority on its own. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's snap election gamble paid off, strengthening the ruling coalition's hold. This victory paves the way for bold policy implementation.
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Multiple polls indicate that Japan's ruling LDP-JIP coalition is poised to secure over 300 seats in Sunday's lower house election, potentially achieving a two-thirds majority. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's high approval ratings are boosting LDP candidates in key races. The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance faces significant losses.
Three months into her tenure as Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi is connecting with younger voters through a PR strategy that sets her apart from predecessors. This approach appears to be resonating with Japan's youth, potentially recovering votes lost to opposition parties in last year's Upper House election. The key question is how much of this support will endure in Sunday's Lower House election.
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As campaigning unfolds for Japan's 2026 Lower House election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leaning toward temporarily reducing the consumption tax on food to zero. Caution prevails within the Liberal Democratic Party over fiscal implications, with implementation hinging on post-election discussions. The move aims to address voter concerns amid opposition pushes for tax relief.
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