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The rise of new conservative figures, such as Takahichi, represents this shift. Referred to as the "conservative embodiment" of Japan's original political ethos, she is gaining popularity and is seen as capable of recapturing the conservative vote that has been fragmented or lost in recent years. Her high approval ratings contrast with the declining support for the LDP, which has been accused of aligning too closely with U.S. liberal policies and liberal internationalism—most notably during the administrations of Kishida and Ishiba.