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LDP Secures Two-Thirds Majority, Plans Constitutional Amendments

4/19/2026

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The Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority in the National Diet's lower house, enabling amendments to Japan's pacifist constitution.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced at the LDP's convention that draft amendments should be ready by next year.
The contentious change may involve Article 9, which renounces war, while emergency powers and electoral reforms are proposed.
The constitution, largely crafted by United States officials, has remained unchanged since 1947.

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The Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority in the National Diet's lower house, enabling amendments to Japan's pacifist constitution.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced at the LDP's convention that draft amendments should be ready by next year.
The contentious change may involve Article 9, which renounces war, while emergency powers and electoral reforms are proposed.
The constitution, largely crafted by United States officials, has remained unchanged since 1947.