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Japan's Election Hinges on Tax Cuts vs. Fiscal Reality
EconomyEN
Japan's Election Hinges on Tax Cuts vs. Fiscal Reality

PM Takaichi's consumption tax cut promise sparks fierce debate ahead of Feb 8 election. Populism or genuine relief? The stakes for Japan's economic future.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japan's Takaichi Falls Below 70% as Food Tax Cut Promise Backfires
EconomyEN
Japan's Takaichi Falls Below 70% as Food Tax Cut Promise Backfires

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating drops below 70% for the first time since taking office, as voters express skepticism about her signature food tax reduction pledge ahead of the election.

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SP
Seoyeon Park
Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae announcing the lower house dissolution at a press conference
PoliticsEN
Takaichi Sanae Snap Election 2026: A High-Stakes Gamble to Redefine Japan

Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae announces a snap election for February 8, 2026. Explore her strategy to use high approval ratings to enact major fiscal shifts in Japan.

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HK
Haneul Kim
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A judge's gavel in a Japanese courtroom, symbolizing the final verdict.
PoliticsEN
Shinzo Abe Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami Life Sentence Handed Down by Nara Court

On January 21, 2026, Tetsuya Yamagami received a life sentence for the assassination of Shinzo Abe. The verdict follows years of political turmoil regarding the LDP's links to the Unification Church.

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HK
Haneul Kim
The Nara District Court building during the sentencing of Tetsuya Yamagami
PoliticsEN
Abe Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami Sentenced to Life in Prison: Ending a Dark Chapter in Japanese Politics

Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who assassinated Shinzo Abe in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison. Read about the verdict, the motive, and the impact on Japanese politics.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Japanese Diet building in winter night
PoliticsEN
Takaichi Sanae Snap Election 2026: A High-Stakes Gamble for Japan’s First Female PM

Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae is weighing a February snap election. Despite 78.1% approval, she faces economic headwinds and China's retaliation. Discover the Takaichi Sanae snap election 2026 strategy.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Sanae Takaichi and Xi Jinping in a conceptual political standoff.
PoliticsEN
Xi Jinping's Boomerang: Sanae Takaichi Eyes Snap Election Victory

Xi Jinping's pressure on Japan has boomeranged, boosting PM Sanae Takaichi's approval. Takaichi is now considering a snap election to capitalize on her popularity.

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HK
Haneul Kim
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi considering political reorganization
PoliticsEN
Sanae Takaichi February Snap Election: Japan’s First Female PM Bets on High Approval

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is set to call a snap election in February 2026. Discover how she plans to leverage high approval ratings amid rising prices and China tensions.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Sanae Takaichi Snap Election 2026: A Strategic Gambit for Global Leverage
PoliticsEN
Sanae Takaichi Snap Election 2026: A Strategic Gambit for Global Leverage

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi considers a snap election in February 2026. A win could strengthen her hand in negotiations with China and the US. Read the full analysis.

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HK
Haneul Kim
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaking at a press conference in Tokyo.
PoliticsEN
Sanae Takaichi 2026 snap election timing: Riding high approval amid rising risks

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is weighing a snap election in 2026, with March or June as likely dates. Despite a 70% approval rating, economic risks and strained China relations loom large.

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HK
Haneul Kim
PRISM

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