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flag Japan’s 2026 election sees 24.4% female candidates, below the 35% goal, despite a female PM and some party progress.

flag In Japan's upcoming February 8, 2026, general election, 24.4% of lower house candidates are women—313 individuals, a slight increase from 2024 but still below the government's 35% target. flag While the Sanseito party leads in female representation at 43.2%, the Liberal Democratic Party has only 12.8% female candidates. flag Despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in 2023 and pledging to improve gender representation, her administration has maintained a male-dominated cabinet and has not set new gender targets, highlighting persistent challenges in achieving political parity.

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