TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition appeared headed to secure a big majority in the nation's lower house in an election on Sunday, exit polls indicated.
Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party is set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in the chamber, well above the 233 needed for a majority, according to public broadcaster NHK.
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