First Time After the War! Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Wins Two-Thirds of Seats, the Danger of Right-Wing Acceleration Is Upon Us
Yesterday, the results of the Japanese House of Representatives election were announced. The Liberal Democratic Party won 316 seats, marking the first time in post-war history that a single party has exceeded two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives. The ruling coalition, which includes the LDP, secured a total of 350 seats, and the Takahashi system has been fully established. The victory was achieved through social media image campaigns and surprise election strategies, rather than policy consensus. Centrist opposition forces suffered a major defeat, with several big names losing their seats. In the future, Japan will accelerate constitutional amendments, revise security documents, significantly increase defense spending, strengthen collective self-defense capabilities, and closely follow U.S. strategy. Economically, Japan faces multiple risks including inflation, yen depreciation, and fiscal pressure. The anti-base forces in Okinawa have suffered a complete defeat, and Japan's overall political and security orientation is accelerating toward the right, posing new pressures and challenges to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
[Witty] This Japanese election set a post-war record; essentially, it was not a victory of policies but a short-term success of image marketing and election tactics. Looking back at the history of World War II, the Peace Constitution was originally established to prevent the resurgence of militarism and safeguard regional security, yet now constitutional amendments, military expansion, and enhanced external deterrence are being pushed forward one after another. The lessons of history are being forgotten by the younger generation, which may be related to Japan's educational framework. In the current international landscape, Asian countries prioritize stable development. Japan's increasing military spending, catering to external alliances, and breaking security boundaries will only escalate regional tensions. Behind the high popularity lies multiple hidden concerns regarding prices, people's livelihood, and the fiscal situation. Relying on military expansion to shift domestic conflicts is not a long-term solution.
This big victory may seem glorious, but it actually pushes Japan into dual risks of security and economy. Peaceful development is the right path; an aggressive approach will ultimately harm itself!
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