#Japan Snap Election
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Takaichi Sanae Snap Election 2026: Japan's Economic Pivot Amid China Risks
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is set to dissolve the Diet for a snap election on Jan 14, 2026. Explore the impact on Japan-Korea relations and China's export risks.
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Nikkei 225 Surpasses 53,000 as Yen Depreciation Accelerates Under Takaichi
On Jan 13, 2026, Japan's Nikkei 225 surged past 53,000 for the first time. While stocks cheered PM Takaichi's snap election plans, the yen's drop to 158 and 1999-level bond yields raise fiscal alarms.