Takaichi government

Japan's government may delay election reform after landslide victory

Japan's ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to postpone or abandon its pledge for comprehensive election reform after a sweeping victory in February's election. Analysts say the overwhelming majority gives the government little incentive to change a system that helped consolidate Takaichi's position. Without public pressure or opposition demands, fundamental changes are unlikely, making election reform a lower priority.