Results of the Japanese House of Representatives election have been announced, with the ruling coalition securing a two-thirds majority of seats.

Japanese House of Representatives Election: The ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae wins a two-thirds majority, Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro: Constitutional reform should be carried out quickly

At 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, the counting of votes for the Japanese House of Representatives election is still ongoing. According to NHK, the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Takahashi Sanae will win a two-thirds majority. Earlier, Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro stated in a television program that constitutional reform "should be carried out quickly."

Comment: The ruling coalition has won an absolute majority in the House of Representatives. Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro immediately called for "rapid constitutional amendment," marking the start of the countdown to substantive revision of Japan's Peace Constitution. The Takahashi administration has completely removed obstacles in the Diet and will accelerate the amendment of Article 9 of the Constitution, promote the "legitimization" of the Self-Defense Forces, and strengthen long-range strike capabilities. Japan is completely moving away from the principle of exclusive defense, and regional arms race and security risks are expected to rise sharply.

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