Japan’s Takaichi aims for blizzard of votes in rare winter election
Summary
Japanese voters braved heavy snow to vote in a rare winter election expected to deliver a solid win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her conservative coalition, buoyed by strong youth support.
Key Points
- Japanese voters cast ballots in a rare winter election amid heavy snowfall that could affect turnout.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservative coalition is predicted to win around 300 of 465 lower house seats, a significant gain.
- Takaichi has garnered strong support among young voters, sparking a 'sanakatsu' craze related to her personal style.
- Her policies, including an 8% sales tax suspension on food and strengthened defense, have stirred domestic and international attention.
