Japan’s Iron Lady Just Won Big — And Asia Will Feel It. Sanae Takaichi’s Landslide Marks the End of Postwar Japan.
Japan just crossed a historic line.
In a landslide election, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a mandate strong enough to end Japan’s post–World War II political era and redefine its role in the world. Just as telling, the party most openly favored by Beijing suffered a crushing defeat—marking a major loss for CCP influence in Japan.
In this video, I break down why this election matters far beyond domestic politics, how Japan is shifting from a purely economic power to a strategic and military one, and why Beijing’s pressure campaign backfired. From the collapse of the postwar order to the coming arms race China can’t afford, this is the real story behind Japan’s political earthquake and why it reshapes the future of Asia.