Key Facts

• Polls have opened for parliamentary elections in Japan.
• Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leads the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
• Takaichi wants a strong win to push her political agenda.
• Her agenda includes boosting Japan's economy and military power.
• Takaichi is the first female prime minister of Japan, taking office in October.
• She is maintaining a strong alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump.
• Recent surveys suggest the LDP could win a strong majority.
• Takaichi's coalition aims for a significant number of seats in the lower house.
• The elections could lead to shifts in Japan's security and immigration policies.