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Takaichi Weighs February Snap Election as Tokyo Prepares for Possible Dissolution

An early vote could jeopardize on-time approval of the fiscal 2026 budget.

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister After Lower-House Vote

Sanae Takaichi Elected Japan’s First Female Prime Minister in Parliamentary Vote