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Nearly 40% of Japan Election Candidates Want Foreign Worker Curbs
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Nearly 40% of Japan Election Candidates Want Foreign Worker Curbs

Despite severe labor shortages, 40% of Japan election candidates support restricting foreign worker inflow. What this means for businesses and global supply chains.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japan's New PM Faces Bond Market Trial Before Voter Test
EconomyEN
Japan's New PM Faces Bond Market Trial Before Voter Test

Prime Minister Takaichi must win over bond investors before voters as Japan's debt market becomes the ultimate political referee. Why financial markets now hold more power than ballot boxes.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japan's Sovereign Wealth Fund Gambit: Magic Money or Mirage?
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Japan's Sovereign Wealth Fund Gambit: Magic Money or Mirage?

Japan's opposition proposes creating a sovereign wealth fund to finance food tax cuts without raising taxes. A bold election promise or fiscal fantasy?

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SP
Seoyeon Park
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Japan's First Female PM Navigates Coalition Chaos and China Crisis
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Japan's First Female PM Navigates Coalition Chaos and China Crisis

Sanae Takaichi's first 100 days as Japan's PM: coalition experiments, China tensions, and snap election gambles. A preview of East Asia's shifting political landscape?

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japan's PM Warns Alliance Would 'Collapse' if US Forces Hit in Taiwan
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Japan's PM Warns Alliance Would 'Collapse' if US Forces Hit in Taiwan

Japanese PM Takaichi doubles down on controversial Taiwan remarks, saying Japan must act if US forces are attacked. China-Japan relations hit decade low as regional security dynamics shift.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Japan's First Female PM Faces Reality Check Before Crucial Vote
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Japan's First Female PM Faces Reality Check Before Crucial Vote

Sanae Takaichi's approval ratings slip as voters question her economic plans and Unification Church ties ahead of Japan's most unpredictable election in years.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announcing the dissolution of the Diet
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Sanae Takaichi Calls February Snap Election: A 3-Month Gamble for Japan's Future

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi dissolves the lower house for a snap election on February 8, 2026. Explore the impact of the Sanae Takaichi February snap election on Japan's economy and relations with China and Trump.

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HK
Haneul Kim
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A quiet memorial spot in Nara, Japan
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Tetsuya Yamagami Life Sentence: Justice Served for Shinzo Abe Assassination

Tetsuya Yamagami has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 assassination of Shinzo Abe. Explore the trial details, motive, and political impact.

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HK
Haneul Kim
The exterior of the Nara District Court in Japan.
EconomyEN
Shinzo Abe Killer Life Sentence: A Final Verdict on the 2022 Assassination

On Jan 21, 2026, a Japanese court sentenced Shinzo Abe's killer to life in prison. The verdict concludes a trial that exposed deep ties between politicians and the Unification Church.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
The Japanese Diet building in Tokyo during a sunset
PoliticsEN
Japan's First Female PM's High-Stakes Gamble: Sanae Takaichi Snap Election 2026

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has called for a snap general election on February 8, 2026. The move aims to secure a mandate for her policies amid economic and diplomatic challenges.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Nikkei 225 stock ticker rising amidst Japan snap election news
EconomyEN
Sanae Takaichi Bets Big: Japan Snap Election 2026 and Market Impact

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is set to announce a snap election for February 2026. Explore how this political move and the new opposition alliance impact the markets.

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Seoyeon Park
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Japanese opposition leaders shaking hands in Tokyo
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CDPJ Komeito Merger 2026: A Seismic Shift in Japanese Politics

Japan's CDPJ and Komeito agree to a historic merger ahead of the 2026 snap election. Explore how the CDPJ Komeito merger 2026 will challenge the LDP's majority.

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Haneul Kim
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