#Asian politics
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EconomyEN
Japan's First Female PM Gambles on Snow-Bound Election
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls snap winter election to strengthen her mandate as Japan's first female leader. Heavy snow threatens turnout in this high-stakes political gamble.
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Japan's LDP Eyes Single-Party Majority Comeback
New Nikkei poll shows Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party could regain lower house majority in Feb 8 snap election, rising from 198 to over 233 seats. Analysis of political implications and opposition challenges.