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Takai’s victory was decisive. The Japanese electoral process involves a two-round system where the top two candidates face off if no one secures more than 50% initially. In the first round, Takai garnered 31%, with her main competitor close behind at 27%. After eliminating the lower candidates, she secured over 54% in the final round, winning by a substantial margin—roughly comparable to a 320-360 electoral vote landslide if translated into US terms. This enormous mandate signals strong public support for her conservative platform.