Before the start of the event, the Cabinet formally resigned. Earlier, the media reported that there are no plans to reshuffle the Japanese government. Early parliamentary elections were announced in early February. According to the results of the vote, Takaichi's party won more than 2/3 of the seats in the lower house. An absolute majority will allow the coalition to implement its own initiatives in the future without the support of the upper house. The Prime Minister is betting on strengthening national security, increasing military spending, as well as measures to stimulate the economy and reduce the tax burden. 24.kz .