高市豪赌！“恩格尔系数”26年新高之际 日本大选又来了

Group 1 - The Japanese House of Representatives election is taking place on February 8, with 465 seats contested, including 289 single-member districts and 176 proportional representation seats [1] - Over 1,200 candidates are expected to participate, with Prime Minister Sanna Takashi stating that he will resign if the ruling coalition fails to secure a majority [2] - The election is facing criticism due to adverse weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, which may impact voter turnout [2][4] Group 2 - The ruling coalition, consisting of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party, is projected to secure a majority of seats, with some polls suggesting they could achieve an absolute stable majority of 261 seats [4] - The LDP currently holds 196 seats, falling short of the 233-seat majority, and will need to rely on the Japan Innovation Party to maintain control [3] - The election is also influenced by the "black money" scandal, which has raised concerns about the LDP's candidate list, including 37 members linked to the scandal [5] Group 3 - Rising living costs are a central issue in the election, with the Engel coefficient reaching 28.6%, the highest since 1981, indicating a significant increase in food expenditure [2][6] - Various parties are proposing measures to address high prices, with the LDP suggesting a temporary suspension of the 8% food consumption tax, while opposition parties advocate for a zero rate [7][8] - The debate over foreign labor policies is also prominent, with the LDP advocating for stricter controls, while other parties push for multicultural coexistence [8]